(L.A.) Justin Merkow, 41, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-11687

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 41-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Justin Merkow.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Intoxication

RIP JUSTIN MERKOW (August 12, 1982 – September 1, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 4:50 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was made public on October 20, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.