LOS ANGELES: A tragic car crash accident at a Westwood grocery store left three people dead and six injured on Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2026, shocking the local community.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported that responders arrived at the scene at 12:11 p.m. at Rochester Avenue and Westwood Boulevard, near the 99 Ranch Market. Authorities confirmed that the victims killed were a 55-year-old man, a 42-year-old woman, and a 30-year-old man, all of whom were inside the store’s bakery when the vehicle crashed into the building.
🚨 Westwood Grocery Store Crash
A 92-year-old woman driving on South Westwood Boulevard struck a bicyclist and then plowed into the bakery of a grocery store
3 killed, 6 injured
The store is popular with UCLA students and the Asian American communitypic.twitter.com/XkayGQ7Q9n
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Officials said the crash began when the car first collided with a bicyclist before continuing down the road and striking the grocery store. Several people were trapped under the vehicle initially, according to LAFD spokesperson Lyndsey Lantz.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with detectives currently exploring whether it was due to a mechanical failure or a medical emergency. The driver, described as an elderly woman, is cooperating with authorities and is undergoing a medical examination.
Of the six injured, four were transported to the hospital, including two 35-year-old men in critical condition. Both the bicyclist and the driver declined medical treatment at the scene.
LAFD Captain Erik Scott emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and urged the public to avoid speculation until all facts are confirmed.
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The tragic incident has left the Westwood community in mourning, with many residents expressing shock at the sudden and devastating event. Authorities have assured that safety checks and further investigation will continue to prevent similar incidents in the future.