(L.A.) Raymond Wright, 79, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-18436

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 79-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Raymond Wright.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Cocaine Effects

Other Significant Conditions: Congestive Heart Failure; Hypertension

RIP RAYMOND WRIGHT (June 26, 1945 – October 29, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 9:50 p.m.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.