Westwood Grocery Reopens After Deadly Car Crash

Three people were killed when a 92-year-old driver rammed her car into the bakery section of the 99 Ranch Market

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A Westwood, California grocery store has reopened less than a week after a 92-year-old driver crashed her car into the building, killing two employees and one shopper. The deadly incident happened last Friday at the 99 Ranch Market on Westwood Boulevard. Police are investigating the driver's medical and driving history, but say the crash does not appear to have been intentional.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the risks that can come with elderly drivers and the need for careful monitoring and assessment of their abilities behind the wheel. The loss of life and impact on the local community underscores the importance of grocery stores as community hubs and the need to ensure their safety.

The details

According to authorities, the 92-year-old driver rammed her silver car into the bakery section of the 99 Ranch Market, killing two employees - 42-year-old Deris Renjo and 52-year-old Leonel Mateo - as well as one shopper, 28-year-old Zih Dao. Several others were injured in the crash. Employees at the store said they were still in shock over the tragedy.

  • The deadly incident happened last Friday (February 6, 2026) at the 99 Ranch Market on Westwood Boulevard.
  • The grocery store reopened on Wednesday (February 11, 2026), less than a week after the crash.

The players

99 Ranch Market

A grocery store located in Westwood, California that was the site of a deadly car crash.

Deris Renjo

A 42-year-old employee at the 99 Ranch Market who was killed in the crash.

Leonel Mateo

A 52-year-old employee at the 99 Ranch Market who was killed in the crash.

Zih Dao

A 28-year-old shopper at the 99 Ranch Market who was killed in the crash.

92-year-old driver

The elderly driver who rammed her silver car into the 99 Ranch Market, causing the deadly incident.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't really believe it. I know Deris was a really hard worker. She was a really pleasant person to talk to. I'm usually shy, so i don't really speak to many people, but those people, I got really comfortable with them.”

— Shark, Colleague of victims (NBC Los Angeles)

“I heard what happened and came to pay my respects. It's going to be hard to move forward. But grief is just the unexpressed love that people can't give.”

— Giacomo Diora Carter, UCLA student (NBC Los Angeles)

What’s next

Police are investigating the 92-year-old driver's medical and driving history to determine if any factors contributed to the crash.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for careful monitoring and assessment of elderly drivers to prevent such devastating accidents in the future. The loss of life and impact on the local community highlight the importance of grocery stores as community hubs and the responsibility to ensure their safety.