(L.A.) Shawn Nelson, 52, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-04893

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 52-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Shawn Nelson.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Methamphetamine Intoxication

RIP SHAWN NELSON (October 2, 1970 – May 3, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 4:47 a.m.

Drug deaths are frequently classified as accidents under the assumption that the users didn’t intend to kill themselves.