(L.A.) Martha Martinez, 45, Died From Meth

Case Number: 2024-03481

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 45-year-old Hispanic female that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Martha Martinez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Hemorrhagic Stroke

Cause of Death B: Acute Methamphetamine Intoxication

RIP MARTHA MARTINEZ (June 10, 1978 – February 27, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 9:11 a.m.

The government investigator noted that the decedent had a stroke according to a CT scan.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on May 21, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the meth. This is considered an accidental drug overdose.