(L.A.) Luther Johnson, 64, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-06939

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Luther Johnson.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Medical History of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension and Substance Abuse

RIP LUTHER JOHNSON (August 21, 1958 – June 11, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 1:38 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 27, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental overdose.