(L.A.) Wendy Arias, 39, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-02654

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 39-year-old Hispanic female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Wendy Arias.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Sepsis

Cause of Death B: Peritonitis

Cause of Death C: Ruptured Rectal Ulcer

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP WENDY ARIAS (July 11, 1983 – March 8, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 9:45 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 7, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the meth. This is considered an accidental drug overdose.