(L.A.) Petra Villasenor-Ramirez, 40, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2018-08818

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 40-year-old Hispanic female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Petra Villasenor-Ramirez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Anoxic Encephalopathy

Cause of Death B: Sequelae of Choking on Food

RIP PETRA VILLASEÑOR-RAMIREZ (September 9, 1978 – November 13, 2018)

Petra Ramirez Villaseñor

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 6:24 p.m.

If a choking event occurs, one’s airway may be partially or completely compromised. Without immediate treatment to dislodge the object, the person dies.