At least three people are dead and seven are injured after a vehicle crashed into a grocery store in Westwood on Thursday afternoon, officials say.
The Los Angeles Fire Department reported the crash at 12:11 p.m. at Rochester Avenue and Westwood Boulevard, located by a 99 Ranch Market.
LAFD reported that a bicyclist and other people were possibly struck before the structure collision. Officials did not immediately identify any of the victims.
In a later update just before 2 p.m., LAFD said two patients were in serious condition, two had minor injuries and another two signed out against medical advice at the scene.
"The driver of the silver sedan has preliminarily been identified as an elderly female," stated the LAFD update. "A bicyclist was confirmed struck approximately one block away from the incident address before the vehicle collided with the structure; upon fire department arrival, the vehicle was moved to access multiple patients who were trapped."
Sky5 was overhead after a vehicle crashed into a grocery store in Westwood. February 2026. (KTLA) Sky5 was overhead after a vehicle crashed into a grocery store in Westwood. February 2026. (KTLA) Sky5 was overhead after a vehicle crashed into a grocery store in Westwood. February 2026. (KTLA) Sky5 was overhead after a vehicle crashed into a grocery store in Westwood. February 2026. (KTLA) Sky5 was overhead after a vehicle crashed into a grocery store in Westwood. February 2026. (KTLA)
A massive fire and law enforcement response were seen in the area when Sky5 arrived overhead, and an investigation is underway.
LAFD spokesperson Lindsey Lantz joined KTLA live on air after 1:35 p.m Thursday and said early reports suggest the crash was not intentional.
"We're still working on the cause," said Lantz. "We do not have confirmation yet if this was a mechanical issue, a medical issue, but LAPD is telling us they don't suspect any terrorist intent."
Lantz said the bicyclist who was struck survived and decided not to go to the hospital via ambulance. She also said road closures can be expected for hours.
In addition, Lantz said she could not yet confirm whether the victims were inside or outside the store at the time of the crash.
Councilwoman Yaroslavsky, who represents the Westwood neighborhood, issued the following statement after the deadly crash: "I spoke with LAFD Chief Moore earlier regarding the incident at the 99 Ranch Market in Westwood this afternoon, and my team is closely monitoring the situation. My heart is with those injured and with the families of those who lost their lives. Thank you to the first responders on scene for their swift action."
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