8-year-old Taylor Thach dies in apparent drowning at World Cup watch party in El Segundo, California - ABC7 Chicago

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
El Segundo, California
700-Block of California Street
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Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning El Segundo California in El Segundo, California: An 8‐year‐old child, Taylor Thach, died after an apparent drowning during a World Cup watch party at a family’s home in El Segundo. Police and fire crews responded just before 7:30 p.m. to the 700‐Block of California Street, provided lifesaving measures, and the child was later taken to Harbor‐UCLA Medical Center where he died.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Taylor Thach Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

8-year-old Taylor Thach dies in apparent drowning at World Cup watch party in El Segundo, California - ABC7 Chicago

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