(L.A.) Parker Andrews, 24, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2023-04760
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 24-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Parker Andrews.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Fentanyl, Diphenhydramine, Alprazolam, Sertraline, and Valproic Acid
Other Significant Conditions: Obesity, Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Medical History of Idiopathic Epilepsy and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
RIP PARKER ANDREWS (April 19, 1999 – April 30, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 10:17 p.m.
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 17, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.
Sertraline, sold under the brand name Zoloft among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.
Valproic acid is primarily used to treat epilepsy.
Dearest Parker, I’m so sad to say goodbye to you son. This is a tragedy that did not need to happen. You had your whole life ahead and a bright future. With Graduation just around the corner, (Uncle Brett walked in your place at Cal Poly graduation ceremony) and a new career in real estate just ahead I thought you had the world by the tail and were on to a bright future. I so miss you every day. A piece of my heart died with you that night and can never be replaced. You are however in my heart… Read more »