(L.A.) Juan Alberto Prado Cuaques, 50, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2025-12031

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 50-year-old Latino male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Juan Alberto Prado Cuaques.

Manner of Death : Natural

Cause of Death : Chronic Alcohol Liver Disease

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Effects

RIP JUAN ALBERTO PRADO CUAQUES ( July 27, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.

As of August 11, it appears the Department of Medical Examiner is reconsidering their ruling.

On October 3, the DME disclosed their conclusion that this was an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.