(L.A.) Jose Ruvalcaba-Becerra, 45, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2024-09306

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 45-year-old Latino male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jose Ruvalcaba-Becerra.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Methamphetamine, History of Diabetes Mellitus, Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Tobacco Use

RIP JOSE RUVALCABA-BECERRA (September 21, 1978 – June 10, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 6:10 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in early September, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.