(L.A.) Rene Melendez, 38, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-02106

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Hispanic male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Rene Melendez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Complications of Methamphetamine and Phencyclidine Use

RIP RENE MELENDEZ (August 16, 1984 – February 22, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 6:34 p.m.