Overview

Los Angeles County hospitals are seeking assistance from the public in locating the families of two injured male patients. Both individuals were found in separate locations and are currently unable to communicate their identities or contact information for loved ones.

The first patient is being treated at Los Angeles General Medical Center, while the second is at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood. Hospital staff are urging anyone who recognizes these individuals to come forward to help reunite them with their families.

Key details

  • The first patient is a male in his mid-40s.
  • He was discovered injured behind a Shell gas station located at E. Olympic Boulevard and S. Santa Fe Avenue in downtown Los Angeles on May 8.
  • This patient is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 166 pounds.
  • He has brown eyes and black hair.
  • No personal belongings were found with him to aid in identification.
  • The nature of his injuries has not been disclosed by hospital staff.
  • Individuals who may recognize him are encouraged to contact clinical social worker Jonathan Evanculla at 323-409-3859.
  • The public can also reach out to the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Social Work at 323-409-5253.
  • After hours, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., calls can be made to 323-409-6883.
  • On weekends, inquiries can be directed to 323-409-5254.
  • The second patient is believed to be named Erasmo Martinez, a Hispanic male approximately 43 years old.
  • This patient is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds.
  • He also has brown eyes and black hair and is unable to communicate names of family members or contacts.

Context

The efforts to locate the families of these patients highlight the challenges faced by hospitals in caring for individuals who are unable to identify themselves or communicate their needs. The hospitals are relying on community support to assist in these situations.

What happens next

Hospital staff will continue to seek information from the public and hope to reunite these patients with their families as soon as possible.

What we don't know yet

The specific details regarding the nature of the injuries sustained by the first patient remain undisclosed. Additionally, the circumstances surrounding how both patients were injured and the confirmation of the second patient's name are not yet verified.