(L.A.) Matthew Stevens, 41, Died From a Fireworks Explosion

Case Number: 2025-11268

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 41-year-old Black male that occurred at a hospital/polyclinic.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Matthew Stevens.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Complications of Blunt-Force Head and Facial Trauma

Cause of Death B: Firework Explosion to Face

RIP MATTHEW STEVENS (1983 – July 12, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

The incident happened on the Fourth of July, a Friday.

GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-matthews-family-after-tragic-loss

The decedent is survived by his wife and four children.