(L.A.) Jose Hernandez Jr., 34, Died from Drugs

Case Number: 2023-12488

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 34-year-old Latino male that occurred in a vacant building.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jose Hernandez Jr.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP JOSE HERNANDEZ JR. (September 6, 1989 – September 16, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 7:47 p.m.

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