(L.A.) Richard Krzton, 57, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-14675

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Richard Krzton of Van Nuys.

Height: 6 feet

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Heroin and Methamphetamine Effects

RIP RICHARD LEE KRZTON (January 3, 1968 – September 15, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 31, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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