[02-02-2024] Los Angeles County, CA – 19-Year-Old Man Killed After Drowning in Lake Outside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood

A 19-year-old man was killed after being drowned in the lake outside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday evening, February 2, 2024.

As per the Inglewood Police Department, the security officers assigned to work the concert watched the man enter and swim the lake around 9:30 p.m. while DJ Illenium was performing at the stadium.

Authorities stated that the man was seen going underwater, but he did not resurface. Divers from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and a lifeguard team execute an immediate search and rescue operation with helicopter and drone support.

His body was found and pulled from the lake around 11:00 p.m. The authorities confirmed that the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man’s identity was not yet disclosed by authorities pending notification of his relatives. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the authorities at 888-412-7463.

The investigation continues.

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Fatal Premises Liability Accident Statistics

Premises liability claims hold property owners responsible for inadequate maintenance. Despite the efforts in reducing death rates, drowning remains a major challenge in the United States. In California, several drowning events were affected by different circumstances, such as seasons, intent, and body of water.

From 2005 to 2019, California’s fatal drowning rate was 1.48 per 100,000 population. The highest total fatal drowning rates happened in the lower population density northern regions. Male drowning death rates were 2.7 times the rate of females. Typically, the drowning deaths occured mainly in swimming pools (27%), rivers or canals (22.4%, and coastal waters (20.2%).