LA grocery crash kills three, injures six in Westwood
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Los Angeles officials say a car struck a bicyclist and then crashed into a Westwood grocery store on Thursday, killing three people and injuring six. Emergency crews arrived shortly after noon at the 99 Ranch Market on Westwood Boulevard, where witnesses and fire officials said victims were pinned beneath a Toyota Prius after it entered the bakery. The female driver, described as elderly, is cooperating with investigators and undergoing a medical evaluation; authorities said the crash appears accidental while detectives examine possible mechanical failure or a medical event and review video footage. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Shortly after noon, the vehicle struck a bicyclist near Westwood Boulevard.
- The car continued and crashed through the 99 Ranch Market bakery, pinning victims.
- LAFD and police arrived (reported arrival 12:11 p.m.) and began rescue operations.
- Three people were pronounced dead at the scene; six others reported injured and transported.
- Authorities described the collision as accidental and opened investigations into medical or mechanical causes.
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Emergency responders and medical personnel benefited from rapid deployment, enabling rescue, triage, and transport that likely limited additional fatalities and stabilized critically injured patients.
Three grocery store patrons died and six were injured; families, store employees, and the nearby community experienced trauma, loss, and short-term business disruption.
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