(L.A.) Thomas Hong, 70, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2011-04475
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 70-year-old Asian male that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Thomas Hong.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease
Other Significant Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus; Cocaine Intake
RIP THOMAS HONG (August 10, 1940 – July 5, 2011)
The decedent appears to have been Korean.
This was ruled an accidental drug overdose.