Three Killed, Seven Injured After Car Crashes Into LA Grocery Store

Elderly driver may have lost control trying to avoid bicyclist near UCLA campus

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Three people were killed and seven others were injured after a car driven by an elderly woman crashed into a grocery store in Los Angeles, near the UCLA campus. The crash occurred around 12:10 pm on Thursday, with the driver potentially losing control while trying to avoid hitting a bicyclist.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the risks posed by vehicle-pedestrian accidents, especially in dense urban areas with high foot traffic. It raises questions about road safety, driver training, and whether more can be done to protect vulnerable road users like bicyclists and pedestrians.

The details

According to fire officials, two of the victims who died were outside the 99 Ranch Market store when they were struck by the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The third fatality was confirmed later. Of the seven injured, three were listed in serious condition and two suffered minor injuries. The driver, a woman in her 70s, may have been trying to avoid hitting a bicyclist when she lost control of her silver sedan and crashed into the store's front entrance. The bicyclist was also struck, though their condition was not immediately known.

  • The crash was reported at about 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

99 Ranch Market

A grocery store located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, near the UCLA campus.

Los Angeles Fire Department

The fire department that responded to the incident and provided details about the crash and injuries.

LAFD Capt. Eric Scott

A fire department spokesperson who said the driver may have been trying to avoid hitting a bicyclist when she lost control of her vehicle.

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What they’re saying

“Preliminary findings indicate the crash was accidental, countering early reports that suggested it may have been intentional.”

— LAFD Capt. Eric Scott, Fire Department Spokesperson (yournews.com)

What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash and the conditions of the injured parties.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures, driver training, and protections for pedestrians and bicyclists in dense urban areas like the one near the UCLA campus. It serves as a somber reminder of the risks posed by vehicle-pedestrian accidents and the importance of prioritizing the safety of all road users.