(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.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Combined Fentanyl, Phencyclidine, and Methamphetamine Intoxication

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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