Mom of 5 Dies After Car Crashes into LA Grocery Store

Deris Renoj, a beloved employee, was covering a shift when the tragic incident occurred.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 42-year-old mother of five has been identified as one of three people killed when a car crashed into a Los Angeles grocery store on February 5th. Deris Renoj, a longtime employee at the 99 Ranch Market, had selflessly taken an extra shift that day when a colleague couldn't make it in. The crash also claimed the life of a 28-year-old employee and a customer in his 50s.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has devastated Renoj's family and the local community, highlighting the risks that retail workers can face, even in routine situations. The crash also raises questions about store safety and whether more can be done to protect employees and customers from such accidents.

The details

According to authorities, the crash occurred around 12:11 pm when a silver sedan struck a bicyclist and then careened into the front windows of the 99 Ranch Market's bakery. Firefighters worked to free the victims trapped inside, but three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Two of the victims were employees of the store, while the third was a customer.

  • The crash occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:11 pm local time.
  • Deris Renoj had celebrated her 42nd birthday just days before the incident.

The players

Deris Renoj

A 42-year-old mother of five and grandmother of six who was a beloved employee at the 99 Ranch Market.

Zih Dao

A 28-year-old employee of the 99 Ranch Market who was killed in the crash.

99 Ranch Market

The Los Angeles grocery store where the fatal crash occurred.

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What’s next

An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and no charges have been filed against the elderly female driver as of February 9th.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the risks that retail workers can face, even in the course of their everyday duties. It has devastated Deris Renoj's family and the local community, and raises important questions about store safety and how to better protect employees and customers from such accidents.