(L.A.) Melissa Hernandez, 26, Died at a Residence
Case Number: 2023-09579
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 26-year-old Hispanic female that occurred at her residence.
The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Melissa Hernandez.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Xylazine Toxicity
RIP MELISSA HERNANDEZ (March 9, 1997 – July 27, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 10:50 a.m.
The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 24, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.