(L.A.) Janak Patel, 43, Died in a Hotel/Motel

Case Number: 2011-05488

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 43-year-old male that occurred in a hotel/motel.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Janak Patel and listed his race/ethnicity as Middle Eastern [sic].

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Coronary Atherosclerosis

RIP JANAK PATEL (June 13, 1968 – August 19, 2011)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 4:07 p.m.

The decedent’s name is South Asian / Desi / Indian.

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is MDMA or Ecstasy.