(L.A.) Michael Montagna, 46, Died From Illicit Drugs

Case Number: 2023-17478

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 46-year-old White/Caucasian male.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Hydrocodone Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Diabetes Mellitus

RIP MICHAEL MONTAGNA (May 10, 1977 – December 13, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 11:33 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on January 31, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.