(L.A.) Richard Ontiveros, 59, Died in a Tent

Case Number: 2026-07637

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Latino male that occurred in a tent.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Richard Ontiveros.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Complications of Hip Osteoarthritis, Complications of Obstructive Uropathy

RIP RICHARD ONTIVEROS ( May 11, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.