(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.