(L.A.) Kadence Rodriguez, 17, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-02163

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 17-year-old Black female that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the teenager as Kadence Rodriguez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl

RIP KADENCE RODRIGUEZ (April 29, 2005 – February 24, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 1:25 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 21, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.

This was an accidental drug overdose.