(L.A.) Scott Wheeler, 40, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2002-03720

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 40-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Scott Wheeler.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

Cause of Death B: Streptococcal Cellulitis

Cause of Death C: Small Abrasion of the Right Hand

RIP SCOTT WHEELER (November 7, 1961 – May 3, 2002)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 4:35 a.m.