(L.A.) Wiley Laye, 51, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-13424

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Wiley Laye.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Intoxication

Other Significant Conditions: Congestive Hear Failure; Hypertension End-Stage Renal Disease

RIP WILEY LAYE (February 5, 1972 – October 4, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 12:52 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on December 19, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the meth.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.