At least 3 dead, 6 injured after car crashes into LA supermarket

Elderly driver lost control of vehicle, hitting cyclist before plowing into 99 Ranch Market

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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At least three people have died and six others were injured after a car collided with a cyclist and then crashed into a supermarket in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon. An elderly woman in her 70s was behind the wheel of the silver sedan in the Westwood area when she lost control of the vehicle, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of elderly drivers and the need for increased safety measures and oversight, especially in dense urban areas with high pedestrian and cyclist traffic. It also raises questions about supermarket safety and whether more protective barriers or bollards are needed to prevent vehicles from crashing directly into stores.

The details

The car struck a cyclist before plowing into the 99 Ranch Market supermarket around 12:10 pm. Some victims were trapped underneath the vehicle. The elderly female driver was among those injured in the crash.

  • The incident occurred around 12:10 pm on Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The players

99 Ranch Market

A popular Asian supermarket chain with locations throughout California.

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the crash.

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What’s next

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and whether the elderly driver had any medical conditions that may have contributed to losing control of the vehicle.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and oversight for elderly drivers, as well as the importance of protective barriers to prevent vehicles from crashing directly into businesses and causing mass casualties.