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Driver Says He Fell Asleep Before Crashing Into Crowd Near SoFi Stadium, Injuring at Least Six

Officials are investigating whether driver fatigue triggered a mass casualty response after fans left the Gold Cup match at SoFi Stadium

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Fans wait in line to enter SoFi Stadium before a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)

Overview

  • Around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, a sedan mounted the curb on Century Boulevard and struck pedestrians exiting the CONCACAF Gold Cup match
  • The Los Angeles County Fire Department declared the collision a mass casualty incident and transported at least six injured victims to area hospitals
  • Injuries ranged from minor to critical, with a 14-year-old among those hospitalized in serious condition and some reports indicating up to ten people affected
  • The driver was also hospitalized and told authorities he fell asleep behind the wheel as investigators from the Inglewood Police Department continue their probe
  • The Gold Cup match between Mexico and the Dominican Republic drew more than 54,000 spectators to SoFi Stadium, underscoring safety concerns near major event venues