(L.A.) Jatinder Singh, 35, Died in a Planter

Case Number: 2024-01249

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 35-year-old male that occurred in a planter.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jatinder Singh.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Alcohol Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Recent Chlordiazepoxide Use

RIP JATINDER SINGH (October 19, 1988 – January 19, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 9:28 a.m.

The decedent’s name appears to be South Asian / Desi / Indian.

This is considered a case of accidental or unintentional alcohol poisoning because the decedent had no intention of killing himself by overdrinking.

Chlordiazepoxide, trade name Librium among others, is a sedative and hypnotic medication of the benzodiazepine class; it is used to treat anxiety, insomnia and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs.