(L.A.) Russell King, 40, Died at a Freeway Underpass

Case Number: 2023-04267

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 40-year-old Caucasian male that occurred at a freeway underpass.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Russell King.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Cocaine

RIP RUSSELL KING (August 31, 1982 – April 22, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 8:58 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 5, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.