(L.A.) Joel Estrella, 32, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2024-00667
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 32-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office identified the man as Joel Estrella.
Born in L.A. County.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death A: Pulmonary Embolism
Cause of Death B: Deep Vein Thrombosis of Lower Extremities
Other Significant Condition: Methamphetamine and Fentanyl
RIP JOEL ARTHURO ESTRELLA (December 18, 1991 – January 10, 2024)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 4:05 p.m.
This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.
The decedent attended Palmdale High School. He was in a relationship with Margie Astudillo, who would die in October 2025.