(L.A.) Standford Smith, 74, Died in a Vehicle

Case Number: 2023-12882

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 74-year-old Black male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Standford Smith.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP STANDFORD SMITH (July 7, 1949 – September 24, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 8:43 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 13.