(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.