(L.A.) Margarita De La Cruz, 57, Died From Fentanyl

Case Number: 2024-10437

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old Hispanic female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Margarita De La Cruz.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl

Other Significant Condition: Hypertension

RIP MARGARITA DE LA CRUZ (May 26, 1967 – June 30, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 10:46 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on September 15, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.