(L.A.) Roberto Rodriguez, 42, Died on Railroad Tracks

Case Number: 2023-12498

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Latino male that occurred on railroad tracks.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Roberto Rodriguez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Condition: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

RIP ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ (November 12, 1980 – September 17, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 9:57 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on April 4, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

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