(L.A.) James Swist, 59, Died at a Freeway Off-Ramp

Case Number: 2023-01231

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Caucasian male that occurred at a freeway off-ramp.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Swist.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Heroin Toxicity

RIP JAMES SWIST (June 27, 1963 – January 31, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 7:15 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on December 17, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.