(L.A.) Kenneth Peterson Jr., 67, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-04763

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 67-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Kenneth Peterson Jr.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, and Effects of Amphetamine and Opiates

RIP KENNETH PETERSON JR. (October 22, 1956 – March 19, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 7:31 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner classified this as an accidental or unintentional drug overdose.