Safety Measures Coming to Dangerous Westwood Boulevard After Deadly Crash

Los Angeles city officials pledge immediate action to improve safety on the busy street following a car crashing into a grocery store, killing 3 people.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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After a driver crashed her car into a Westwood grocery store, killing three people, the Los Angeles City Council has announced that immediate safety measures and improvements will be made to Westwood Boulevard. Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky said the city has a safety project underway for the boulevard but that more urgent action is needed to prevent another tragedy. Neighbors have long complained that the stretch of Westwood Boulevard near the crash site is dangerous for pedestrians due to speeding cars.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing safety issues on Westwood Boulevard and the need for the city to take swift action to protect pedestrians and drivers in the area. The deadly crash has renewed calls from the community for the city to prioritize safety improvements, such as lower speed limits and better enforcement, on this busy commercial corridor.

The details

According to police, the 92-year-old female driver was making an unsafe left turn when she clipped a bicyclist and crashed into the 99 Ranch Market grocery store, killing three people. Neighbors have long complained that Westwood Boulevard is dangerous for pedestrians due to speeding cars, with one resident saying she's "almost been hit... a million times" while crossing the street.

  • The deadly crash occurred on Thursday afternoon.
  • On Friday, Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky announced that immediate safety measures will be implemented on Westwood Boulevard.

The players

Katy Yaroslavsky

A Los Angeles City Councilmember who represents the Westwood neighborhood and has secured funding for a safety project on Westwood Boulevard.

Amy Fleschert

A Westwood resident who has lived in the area for 13 years and says she's "almost been hit like as a pedestrian in this crosswalk at this intersection a million times."

Sixto Jolalta

A customer at the 99 Ranch Market grocery store, who said the stretch of Westwood Boulevard where the crash occurred is "a very dangerous stretch of road."

Kayden Kohan

A UCLA student who said the 99 Ranch Market was a convenient place for students to buy food, sit at outside tables, and study.

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What they’re saying

“We shouldn't be waiting years for basic interventions while Angelenos die.”

— Katy Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles City Councilmember (nbclosangeles.com)

“I've almost been hit like as a pedestrian in this crosswalk at this intersection a million times.”

— Amy Fleschert, Westwood Resident (nbclosangeles.com)

“It's a very dangerous stretch of road.”

— Sixto Jolalta, 99 Ranch Market Customer (nbclosangeles.com)

“It shows how your life can change within like one second. Definitely be more cautious and watch your surroundings.”

— Kayden Kohan, UCLA Student (nbclosangeles.com)

What’s next

Councilmember Yaroslavsky said her office has requested a review of the Department of Transportation's timeline for the Westwood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project, which is already underway, to accelerate the implementation of safety improvements.

The takeaway

This tragic incident on Westwood Boulevard has renewed urgent calls for the city to prioritize pedestrian and driver safety on this busy commercial corridor. The swift action promised by city officials to implement immediate safety measures is a positive step, but long-term solutions are still needed to address the underlying issues that have made this stretch of road so dangerous for the community.