(L.A.) Kristian Poddubnyy, 27, Died on a Hillside

Case Number: 2026-00055

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 27-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a hillside.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Kristian Poddubnyy.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Hanging

RIP KRISTIAN PODDUBNYY ( January 2, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday morning.
 

GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-kristian-poddubnyy

The decedent and his mother were in a serious car accident in March 2023 from which he suffered grave injuries. Details: gofundme.com/f/help-to-pay-medical-bills-for-christian-and-lyudmi

The driver of the vehicle that hit them had apparently fallen asleep at the wheel.