(L.A.) Michael Barrera, 65, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2023-04202

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 65-year-old Hispanic male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Michael Barrera.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Heroin, Phencylidine, Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Medical History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Tobacco Use, Polysubstance Abuse, Unspecified Mental Disorder and Recent Diagnosis of Pneumonia

RIP MICHAEL BARRERA (August 3, 1957 – April 20, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 10:56 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 4, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.