(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.