(L.A.) Jay Jones, 68, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-02326

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jay Jones.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Cocaine Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

RIP JAY JONES (March 8, 1954 – February 28, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 12:22 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 22, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.