Worker dies after falling from roof of SoFi Stadium, halting construction

A construction worker helping to complete SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., died Friday after falling from the roof of the stadium, a spokesperson for the contractor confirmed to ESPN's Lindsey Thiry.

Turner-AECOM Joint Venture said emergency responders were called to the scene immediately and it's unclear when work on the stadium will resume.

SoFi Stadium, which will be the new home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, is set to open for the 2020 NFL season. Both organizations released a joint statement about the incident, Thiry adds.

"We are tremendously saddened by the loss of a construction worker at the stadium site today," the statement read. "Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the individual who passed away.

"The safety of our construction team and all of our employees is the foremost priority of our organizations, and we will continue to work with our partners and local authorities to deliver on this commitment."

The stadium, which is being built by Rams billionaire owner Stan Kroenke, will hold its first event on Aug. 14 when the New Orleans Saints come to town for a preseason matchup with the Rams. The Rams previously played their home games at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum while the Chargers hosted games at Dignity Health Sports Park. 

Construction on the stadium began in 2016 and it is estimated to be worth about $5 billion. No other incidents that resulted in death have been reported from the site, though there has been several positive cases of the coronavirus among the workers.