World Cup Worker, 22, Killed Walking Home From Los Angeles Stadium

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He is infatuated with every aspect of football, but likes other sports as well, being an avid coffee-desperate Buffalo Bills supporter from across the pond and a darts' newbie. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account A 2026 World Cup worker, aged just 22, has been tragically killed following Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand last Monday night. The incident took place as the young man was walking home from just his second day at his new job at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

The details, emotional family statement, and Aaron Avery's final actions before the tragedy have since emerged, with the security guard being rushed to hospital late at night before he passed away a week later.

His 'devastated' family have been raising money via their GoFundMe page to help with end-of-life expenses, as Avery leaves behind a legacy true to his kindness.

Avery, 22, was hit and killed about 10:30 pm Monday near Van Ness Avenue by a suspected drunk driver, his family have revealed.

“This is a very devastating moment for my family,” his aunt Norma Quinn told CBS News. “He was my sister’s baby. It’s very devastating.”

His family believed the driver was speeding and was under the influence. “From what I was told, it was a strong possibility that speed played a part in it, and the guy was under the influence,” Quinn told the outlet. The driver, however, has claimed that he couldn’t see Avery because it was nighttime, and he was wearing all black, according to the family.

“You say you didn’t see my brother walking because he had on all black,” Avery’s sister, Monique Yates said. “It don’t matter what colour he had on. That can’t be an excuse on why you hit somebody.”

Avery was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and suffered a traumatic brain injury. The family, who said they are facing significant end-of-life expenses, medical bills, and funeral costs, have so far raised more than $10,000.

On Saturday, relatives gathered at OneLegacy in Azusa to honour Avery by donating his organs. Staff lined the hallway as doctors wheeled his body into the operating room, while family members said their goodbyes. Avery donated his heart, lungs, liver and kidneys. OneLegacy said his donation could potentially save up to eight lives.

"There's over 100,000 folks across the nation, nearly 19,000 Californians, who are waiting for a life-saving organ," said Blanca Cohen of OneLegacy. "Unfortunately, all too many folks pass away each day waiting for that gift."

Despite all the problems Iran have faced, both in the USA and back home, they are on course to qualify for the knockout stages.

The need is especially great among black patients. Last year, according to CBS News, black Americans made up 27% of candidates on the national transplant waitlist, with most waiting for kidneys, while only 15% of registered donors were Black.

Avery's family said they find comfort in knowing his generosity could help others. "I know this is our final goodbye, but at the same time, I know that something good is going to come out of it," Quinn said. "They'll have a part of him, and maybe he can turn them into gamers. Haha."