Hospital seeks help identifying man found lying on ground in downtown L.A.

Vivian Chow
·1 min read

A local hospital needs help identifying an injured patient found in downtown Los Angeles.

The male patient has been hospitalized since July 24 at the Los Angeles General Medical Center.

He was found lying on the ground near 7th and Kohler Streets, hospital staff said.

He is around 50 years old and stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 276 pounds. He is bald and has brown eyes and a large build.

The extent of his injuries was not released.

An unidentified male patient in his 50s has been hospitalized at the Los Angeles General Medical Center since July 24, 2024. (Los Angeles General Medical Center)
An unidentified male patient in his 50s has been hospitalized at the Los Angeles General Medical Center since July 24, 2024. (Los Angeles General Medical Center)

The man does not have any personal belongings to help workers identify him. His photo was released in hopes someone might recognize him.

Anyone who recognizes the patient or has additional information is asked to call clinical social workers Nicole Crayon at 323-409-3877 or Jessica Barahona at 323-409-3758.

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