(L.A.) Jekarei Caruth, 40, Died on a Street

Case Number: 2026-07024

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 40-year-old Black male that occurred on a street.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Jekarei Caruth.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Cocaine

RIP JEKAREI CARUTH (April 1, 1986 – April 30, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

The decedent had a criminal history.