(L.A.) Herbert Martinez, 47, Died in a Walkway

Case Number: 2024-00189

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 47-year-old Latino male that occurred in a walkway.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Herbert Martinez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine and Ethanol

RIP HERBERT MARTINEZ (January 11, 1976 – January 3, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 6:29 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the COD ruling on February 7, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the meth.