(L.A.) Joel Ramos, 54, Died from Drugs

Case Number: 2023-05573

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 54-year-old Latino male that occurred on a sidewalk.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Effects

RIP JOEL RAMOS (July 14, 1968 – May 16, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 3:54 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 20, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.