(L.A.) Richard Hernandez, 64, Died in a Hotel/Motel

Case Number: 2024-03147

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hotel/motel.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Richard Hernandez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP RICHARD HERNANDEZ (August 15, 1959 – February 21, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 11:21 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 26, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.