(L.A.) Karen Hernandez, 43, Died From Cocaine Use

Case Number: 2024-20105

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 43-year-old Hispanic female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Karen Hernandez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

Other Significant Condition: Hypertension

RIP KAREN HERNANDEZ (July 26, 1981 – December 24, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 12:17 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on February 26, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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