(L.A.) Patrick Mejia, 23, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2024-13594

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 23-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Patrick Mejia.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl

RIP PATRICK MEJIA (May 13, 2001 – August 27, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 12:59 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on September 18, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.