3 Killed, 6 Injured After 92-Year-Old Driver Crashes Into LA Grocery Store

The driver collided with a bicyclist before losing control and slamming into a 99 Ranch Market bakery section.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Three people were killed and six others were injured after a 92-year-old woman driving a Toyota Prius collided with a bicyclist and then crashed into a grocery store in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The driver hit the bicyclist and then continued for another block before swerving into the bakery section of a 99 Ranch Market, trapping several people underneath the vehicle.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the risks posed by elderly drivers and the need for better assessment of driving abilities as people age. It also raises questions about pedestrian and cyclist safety in urban areas, as well as the role of grocery stores as community hubs that can be impacted by such accidents.

The details

According to authorities, the 92-year-old woman driver hit the bicyclist shortly after noon and then lost control of her vehicle, slamming into the 99 Ranch Market store. Two men, ages 30 and 55, and a 42-year-old woman who were inside the bakery at the time were killed. Two other men were critically injured, and two more were in fair condition. The bicyclist and the driver herself declined medical treatment.

  • The incident occurred shortly after noon on Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The players

92-year-old woman

The driver of the Toyota Prius involved in the crash, who collided with a bicyclist before losing control and crashing into the grocery store.

Bicyclist

The person on a bicycle who was hit by the 92-year-old driver before the vehicle crashed into the grocery store.

99 Ranch Market

The Asian supermarket chain where the incident took place, with the vehicle crashing into the bakery section of the Westwood, Los Angeles location.

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What they’re saying

“I can't tell you how many coffees I've gotten in that bakery.”

— Sean Divekar, 32-year-old local resident (Los Angeles Times)

What’s next

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and will likely review the 92-year-old driver's medical condition and driving history. The 99 Ranch Market store will need to undergo repairs before reopening.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of regularly assessing the driving abilities of elderly individuals to prevent such accidents, as well as the need for improved pedestrian and cyclist safety measures in urban areas. It also highlights the role that community-oriented businesses like 99 Ranch Market play, and the impact when they are affected by such events.