(L.A.) Joshua Rodriguez, 33, Died From Drug Use

Case Number: 2024-17212

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 33-year-old Latino male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joshua Rodriguez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP JOSHUA RODRIGUEZ (January 27, 1991 – November 2, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 3:05 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on February 6, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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

Note that in November 2024, there were two decedents named Joshua Rodriguez. A 28-year-old died in an accident on November 15.