(L.A.) Joel Martinez, 52, Died in a Parking Lot

Case Number: 2024-04764

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 52-year-old Latino male that occurred in a parking lot.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joel Martinez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP JOEL MARTINEZ (July 13, 1971 – March 19, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 5:05 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on April 18, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.