Paul Rodriguez is having some unhealthy luck, as a result of he retains getting linked to fentanyl … and issues have already turned lethal.

TMZ has realized … Paul’s greatest buddy who was discovered lifeless contained in the comic’s residence again in November died from a fentanyl overdose.

In accordance with the Medical Examiner … Paul’s buddy Donald Serrato died from the mixed results of fentanyl, PCP and methamphetamine.

We broke the story … Paul instructed us his buddy was staying with him for a couple of days when he died. Paul stated he left the home one morning to go work on a Hollywood set and he referred to as Donald round midday to see if he wished to seize lunch and obtained no response. Paul says he referred to as his GF to go test on Donald and he or she discovered him lifeless in the home.

Paul is now at struggle with the Burbank Police Division over a current arrest for alleged narcotics possession. He was busted as a part of a site visitors cease involving a automobile a feminine buddy was driving.

As we have instructed you … cops say they searched the automobile and discovered medicine within the girl’s purse … and our legislation enforcement sources say officers discovered suspected fentanyl and police are at the moment working exams on the substance.

Paul, by his legal professional, beforehand denied being in possession of any managed substance with regard to his arrest.

We reached out to Paul’s camp about his buddy’s fentanyl demise … thus far no phrase again.