(L.A.) Ricardo Candela, 49, Died From Substance Abuse

Case Number: 2025-20152

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 49-year-old Latino male.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Ethanol and Methamphetamine

RIP RICARDO CANDELA ( December 27, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

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