(L.A.) Nicole Vargas, 57, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-04500

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old female.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Nicole Vargas and listed her race/ethnicity as Hispanic.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Cocaine and Fentanyl

Other Significant Condition: Hypertension and Depression

RIP NICOLE VARGAS ( March 15, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at a hospital.

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