(L.A.) Jeff Padilla, 53, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2023-02798

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jeff Padilla.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Ischemic Heart Disease

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP JEFF PADILLA (August 18, 1969 – March 13, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 5:05 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published around August 1, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for meth. This is considered an accidental drug overdose.