(L.A.) Michael Lee, 42, Died in a Creek

Case Number: 2026-00498

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Black male that occurred in a creek.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Michael Lee.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Blunt-Force Trauma

RIP MICHAEL LEE ( January 9, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

The government investigator had initially stated the decedent passed away in a wash.

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Michael Lee” in public records.