(L.A.) Joseph Bernal, 64, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2022-09935

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Hispanic male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joseph Bernal.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Heroin/Morphine Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Peripheral Vascular Disease

RIP JOSEPH BERNAL (May 16, 1958 – September 18, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 6:26 p.m.

Drug deaths are frequently classified as accidents under the assumption that the users didn’t intend to kill themselves.