(L.A.) Rafael Meneses, 42, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-03434

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Blunt-Force Trauma

Other Significant Conditions: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease

RIP RAFAEL MENESES ( February 25, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.