(L.A.) Oscar Romero, 53, Died at a Residence
Case Number: 2023-12735
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old Latino male that occurred at a residence.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Oscar Romero.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Intoxication
Other Significant Conditions: Hypertension; Congestive Heart Failure
RIP OSCAR ROMERO (December 28, 1969 – September 21, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 16, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the meth. This is considered an accidental overdose.