
What should have been a cheerful event turned into a nightmare when a vehicle rammed into soccer fans at SoFi Stadium.
The alarming crash occurred on Century Boulevard in Inglewood, California, as soccer fans were leaving the CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament.
According to emergency responders, the vehicle jumped the curb near the Intuit Dome and plowed directly into pedestrians.
Initial reports from the Los Angeles County Fire Department indicated six people suffered injuries, but newer information suggests the number could be as high as ten victims.
More concerning, two victims, including a 14-year-old child, are reportedly in critical condition. The remaining victims were transported to local hospitals with varying degrees of injuries.
Mayor James Butts Jr. of Inglewood offered a simple explanation for the incident, stating the driver claimed “he fell asleep behind the wheel.”
The crash was officially declared a mass casualty incident by first responders. Emergency services were dispatched and victims were transported to hospitals
Law enforcement quickly cordoned off the area with police tape, and debris from the crash remained scattered across the scene.
Authorities have yet to identify the driver, who was also hospitalized following the incident.
Police have not indicated whether charges will be filed or if they are investigating other potential factors such as intoxication, distraction, or possible intent.
The incident raises serious questions about pedestrian safety around major sporting venues in California.
Despite hosting regular large-scale events drawing thousands of attendees, the area apparently lacked sufficient barriers or traffic control measures to prevent vehicles from endangering pedestrians leaving the stadium.
This incident occurs amid a growing pattern of vehicle-related public safety concerns in cities.
Local authorities and SoFi Stadium management have not yet announced any plans to improve pedestrian safety measures following this frightening incident.
The Inglewood Police Department continues investigating the crash as the community awaits answers about how such a dangerous situation was allowed to unfold at a major public venue.