(L.A.) Zachary Lechlider, 32, Died From Fentanyl

Case Number: 2023-17083

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 32-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a rehab and detox center.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Zachary Lechlider.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Effects

RIP ZACHARY LECHLIDER (July 1, 1991 – December 7, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 9:52 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the COD ruling on January 25, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.

The place of death was also changed from “sober living facility” to “rehab and detox center.”