(L.A.) Lee Beal, 68, Died in a Garage

Case Number: 2022-13055

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old Black male that occurred in a garage.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Lee Beal.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Cocaine and Hydrocodone, History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma

RIP LEE BEAL (November 26, 1954 – December 14, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 11:52 p.m.

Drug deaths are frequently classified as accidents under the assumption that the users didn’t intend to kill themselves.