(L.A.) Klaus Westmoreland, 58, Died From a Drug OD

Case Number: 2025-00228

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 58-year-old White/Caucasian male who passed away at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Klaus Westmoreland.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine and Cocaine Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Uncontrolled Diabetes

RIP KLAUS WESTMORELAND (September 1, 1966 – January 4, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 4:26 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in late March, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab. This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.