A fatal car crash at Westwood Grocery Store left the community in shock, resulting in the deaths of 3 people and injuries to 6, Thursday afternoon, February 5, 2026.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, who first reached the scene of the accident at 12:11 p.m., at Rochester Avenue and Westwood Boulevard, located near a 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles, California.
According to details, firefighters confirmed that the victims killed at the scene, a 55-year-old man, a 42-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man, were inside the grocery store’s bakery when the car hit the store.
The accident occurred when a car collided with a cyclist, then continued down the road and crashed directly into the 99 Ranch Market.
Some people were initially trapped under the vehicle, LAFD spokeswoman Lyndsey Lantz said. Eyewitness News.
So far, the exact cause of the incident remains unclear; However, authorities are still determining the cause of the incident, with detectives believing it was an accidental accident, as reported by the local media outlet. KTLA5.
The spokesperson added: “We are still working on the cause. We do not yet have confirmation whether it was a mechanical or medical issue.”
Four injured victims were transferred to hospital, including two, 35-year-old men, who are said to be in critical condition.
According to LAFD officials, the initially injured bicyclist and the driver of the vehicle refused treatment from the LAFD and also refused to be transferred to the hospital.
The driver is described as an elderly woman who is cooperating with investigators and undergoing a medical examination, LAFD Capt. Erik Scott said.
