INGLEWOOD, CA — Chaos unfolded Sunday night near SoFi Stadium when a vehicle slammed into a group of pedestrians just as fans were leaving a high-profile soccer match.
The incident happened shortly after 10:20 p.m., following the CONCACAF Gold Cup game between Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed six people were injured and transported to nearby hospitals with minor injuries.
Authorities declared the crash a mass casualty incident due to the number of people involved. First responders arrived quickly to assist the victims amid the post-game crowd.
The exact cause of the SoFi Stadium pedestrian crash remains under investigation. Officials have not confirmed whether the collision was accidental or involved any form of impairment. Traffic was heavy around the venue at the time of the incident.
