(L.A.) Rafael Gallegos, 33, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-05447

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 33-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Rafael Gallegos.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Anoxic Encephalopathy

Cause of Death B: Cardiopulmonary Arrest Status Post Resuscitation

Cause of Death C: History of Effects of Alcohol and Fentanyl

RIP RAFAEL GALLEGOS (May 15, 1989 – May 12, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 8:44 p.m.