(L.A.) Joseph McKirchy, 52, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2022-07555

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 52-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Sudden Cardiac Death

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Heart Disease

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP JOSEPH MCKIRCHY (August 8, 1969 – July 20, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 12:20 p.m.

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