(L.A.) James Vessel, 42, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2023-02658

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Ethanol Toxicity

RIP JAMES VESSEL (August 2, 1980 – March 9, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 12:31 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 23, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.