(L.A.) Richard Herrera Jr., 37, Died in a Mental Health Facility

Case Number: 2023-12953

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 37-year-old Latino male that occurred in a mental health facility.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Effects

RIP RICHARD HERRERA JR. (August 15, 1986 – September 25, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 8:24 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 23, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the meth.