(L.A.) Jose Vara III, 61, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-10311

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 61-year-old Latino male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jose Vara III.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Phencyclidine

Other Significant Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Medical History of Tobacco Use, Obesity and Substance Abuse

RIP JOSE VARA III (March 9, 1962 – August 8, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 12:56 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 27, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.