(L.A.) Wesley Popiel, 65, Died on a Freeway

Case Number: 2023-05242

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 65-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a freeway.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Wesley Popiel.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity

RIP WESLEY POPIEL (October 28, 1957 – May 9, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was on Tuesday at 3:05 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 13, presumably after the results of tox screening came back negative for substances.