(L.A.) Rafael Vargas, 54, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-15143

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 54-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Condition: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP RAFAEL VARGAS ( September 24, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in mid-December, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive from the lab. This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.