(L.A.) Ronald Joseph, 45, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2020-10170

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 45-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ronald Joseph.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Doxylamine and Methorphan

Other Significant Condition: Sequelae of Chronic Ethanol Use

RIP RONALD JOSEPH (May 24, 1975 – October 31, 2020)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 5:35 p.m.

Incident Location:
961 W. 43rd Street, #14, Los Angeles, CA 90037

This is considered an accidental overdose. The substances appear to be an antihistamine that’s used as a sleep aid and a cough formula that’s usually in syrup form.