(L.A.) Ricardo Adame, 64, Died From Drugs

Case Number: 2024-00797

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Latino male that occurred at his place of residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ricardo Adame.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP RICARDO ADAME (October 14, 1959 – January 12, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 11:23 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 7, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.

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