(L.A.) Michael Tucker, 37, Died on a Freeway

Case Number: 2026-06855

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 37-year-old Black male whose body was found on the freeway.

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

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered drug screening, the next public update may take three to five months.

RIP MICHAEL TUCKER ( April 27, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.

State Route 91 East / Santa Fe Avenue, 4:00 p.m.

California Highway Patrol / Compton Fire Department

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