(L.A.) Michael Patterson, 58, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-14707

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 58-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP MICHAEL PATTERSON ( September 16, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday.

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

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