(L.A.) Martin Ridley, 65, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-03113

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 65-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Martin Ridley.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

Other Significant Condition: Sequelae of Chronic Ethanol Consumption

RIP MARTIN RIDLEY (August 29, 1957 – March 19, 2023)

Without evidence indicating otherwise, deaths from drug use are often ruled as accidents because it is assumed that users don’t intend to kill themselves.