World Cup Worker KILLED Immediately After Shift Ends!

A 22-year-old just two days into his dream job was struck and killed walking home from a World Cup shift — and the driver who hit him was detained on suspicion of drunk driving.

Story Snapshot

Aaron Avery was hit by a Tesla driver near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, after working a 2026 FIFA World Cup match.
The driver stayed at the scene and was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence. Speed is also reported as a factor.
Avery was pronounced brain dead the next day. Because he was a registered organ donor, his death is expected to save multiple lives.
No official charges or toxicology results have been made public, leaving key legal questions unanswered.

Two Days on the Job, Then Gone

Aaron Avery had just started his second day working security at SoFi Stadium. His family said he lived less than two miles away, so he walked home after the match. At around 10:30 p.m., a Tesla driver struck him at the intersection of Van Ness Avenue and 104th Street in Inglewood. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. The next day, he was pronounced brain dead. He was 22 years old.

Avery’s family said officers arrested the driver at the scene. A family member told reporters: “From what I was told, it was a strong possibility that speed played a part in it, and the guy was under the influence.” ^[9] The driver did not flee. Police detained him on suspicion of driving under the influence, and early reports indicated speed may also have been a factor. ^[1] No official charges or toxicology results have been released publicly as of this writing.

A Life Cut Short, but a Legacy Through Donation

Because Avery was a registered organ donor, his death carries a silver lining his family is holding onto. His organs were set to be harvested within days of the crash, with doctors expecting them to save multiple lives. ^[2] His family has spoken publicly about the importance of organ donation, particularly in the Black community, where donation rates have historically been lower than the need. They hope Aaron’s story encourages more people to register as donors.

Friends and family described Avery as excited about his new job. He saw the World Cup security gig as a real opportunity. His family said the last thing they expected was a phone call saying he had been hit by a car just blocks from home. The grief has been sharp, but his family is channeling it into raising awareness — both about drunk driving and about organ donation. ^[2]

What the Law Says — and What’s Still Unknown

In California, fault in a pedestrian crash is not automatic. It depends on evidence of negligence, and responsibility can be shared under the state’s comparative negligence rules. ^[19] Speeding, impaired driving, and failure to yield are among the most common factors in fatal pedestrian crashes. When a driver violates a safety law and that causes a death, the law can presume negligence — but prosecutors still need to prove it in court with hard evidence.

A new SoFi Stadium security guard never made it home from his World Cup shift; his family is now hoping his death will help others live. Authorities say 22-year-old Aaron Avery… https://t.co/4oJpUr6zni

— Newser (@Newser) June 22, 2026

That evidence — crash reconstruction data, vehicle telemetry from the Tesla, toxicology results, and witness statements — has not been made public. The investigation was described as ongoing in early reports. ^[1] Until official charges are filed and court records become available, the full legal picture remains incomplete. What is clear is that a young man doing his job, walking home, was killed. His family deserves answers. So does the public — and right now, the system has gone quiet.