(L.A.) Michael Claridge, 26, Died From Abusing Coke

Case Number: 2025-02898

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 26-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the young man as Michael Claridge.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

RIP MICHAEL CLARIDGE (July 8, 1998 – February 12, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 6:28 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on April 28, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab. This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.