(L.A.) Kelly Smith, 45, Died at a Private Residence

Case Number: 2023-06695

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 45-year-old Black female that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Kelly Smith.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP KELLY SMITH (May 13, 1978 – June 6, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 7:28 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 drugs.

This was an accidental drug overdose.