Overview
- Los Angeles County’s Department of Medical Examiner on Feb. 23, 2026 certified the cause of death as the effects of fentanyl and the manner as an accident.
- Cano, 34, crashed his patrol vehicle around 12:30 a.m. on July 2, 2025 in Culver City after telling his partner he felt ill while transporting a DUI suspect.
- First responders administered Narcan to Cano at the scene, and he was pronounced dead at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center at 1:40 a.m.
- The CHP previously reported the arrested suspect’s vehicle contained a firearm, suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia; the other officer and the suspect sustained minor injuries.
- A deputy medical examiner completed the examination on July 3, 2025, the public report has not yet been released, and media have been invited to request it when available.