Car Crashes Into Westwood Grocery Store, Killing Three
Car hit 99 Ranch Market in Westwood around 12:11 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2026; three died and six were hurt.
Overview
A car driven by a woman about 70 crashed into the 99 Ranch Market in Westwood, Los Angeles, on Feb. 5, 2026, killing three and injuring six, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Lyndsey Lantz said.
The sedan reportedly struck a bicyclist about one block away before plowing into the store at about 12:11 p.m., and emergency crews moved the vehicle to free multiple trapped victims, officials said.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged Angelenos to avoid the scene and thanked first responders in an X post, her office said.
Los Angeles Police Department investigators said they were gathering information and that the driver was being evaluated and speaking with officers, officials confirmed.
Authorities said the crash is being investigated as accidental and the cause remains under examination as investigators review surveillance and witness accounts, officials said.
Analysis
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FAQ
The driver was a woman approximately 70 years old.
Three people were killed and six others were injured, with two in serious condition, two in moderate, and at least two declining medical transport.
The silver sedan struck a bicyclist about one block away before plowing into the 99 Ranch Market at Westwood Boulevard and Rochester Avenue around 12:11 p.m.
The crash is being investigated as accidental, with no indication of ill intent or criminal activity; possible medical issues for the driver are under review.
The building has been yellow-tagged for structural assessment, with the car primarily impacting windows.
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