Tragedy Strikes in Los Angeles as Car Crashes into Supermarket, Leaving Three Dead and Six Injured
A devastating car accident occurred at a 99 Ranch Market supermarket in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, claiming the lives of at least three people. According to authorities, six others were injured in the collision.
The crash, which happened shortly after noon, saw a vehicle become lodged inside the store, with eyewitnesses describing the scene as "chaotic" and "devastating". Three individuals - two employees and one customer - were pronounced dead at the scene, while two other men, aged 35, were hospitalized in critical condition. Additionally, two men, aged 38 and 37, were taken to the hospital in fair condition.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed that the same driver who crashed into the supermarket had previously struck a bicyclist about a block away from the scene before losing control of her vehicle. The driver, identified as a 70-year-old woman, is cooperating with police and has been described as an "unintentional" driver.
Mayor Karen Bass expressed her condolences to the victims' families, saying that she was "heartbroken" by the loss. She also thanked the first responders who rushed to the scene to provide critical aid. The LAPD is currently investigating the incident as an accidental traffic collision, and it appears there were no other passengers in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
As news of the accident spread, tributes poured in for those affected by the tragedy. A spokesperson for 99 Ranch Market described the scene as "profoundly difficult", adding that the store would remain closed until further notice.
A devastating car accident occurred at a 99 Ranch Market supermarket in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, claiming the lives of at least three people. According to authorities, six others were injured in the collision.
The crash, which happened shortly after noon, saw a vehicle become lodged inside the store, with eyewitnesses describing the scene as "chaotic" and "devastating". Three individuals - two employees and one customer - were pronounced dead at the scene, while two other men, aged 35, were hospitalized in critical condition. Additionally, two men, aged 38 and 37, were taken to the hospital in fair condition.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed that the same driver who crashed into the supermarket had previously struck a bicyclist about a block away from the scene before losing control of her vehicle. The driver, identified as a 70-year-old woman, is cooperating with police and has been described as an "unintentional" driver.
Mayor Karen Bass expressed her condolences to the victims' families, saying that she was "heartbroken" by the loss. She also thanked the first responders who rushed to the scene to provide critical aid. The LAPD is currently investigating the incident as an accidental traffic collision, and it appears there were no other passengers in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
As news of the accident spread, tributes poured in for those affected by the tragedy. A spokesperson for 99 Ranch Market described the scene as "profoundly difficult", adding that the store would remain closed until further notice.
this is just heartbreaking... a 70-yr-old woman causing such devastation with her reckless driving is just unacceptable 
and to think she hit someone on a bike beforehand is just cruel... I feel so bad for the families of those who lost their lives, it's just devastating 
. The fact that she's cooperating with police but still managed to cause such chaos is just mind-boggling 
. It's just one of those days where you can't even process the severity of the situation 
. RIP to those who didn't make it 
and I hope those who are injured get well soon 
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This is such a sad day for LA. My heart goes out to the families of the three people who lost their lives. 
It's just so senseless when something like this happens, especially at a place where people are supposed to be safe shopping for groceries. The fact that the driver had just hit someone on a bike earlier just makes it even more shocking 
. I hope she gets the help and support she needs during this tough time.
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And the worst part is, the driver wasn't even trying to avoid pedestrians or anything, she just lost control of her car and plowed into everyone... 
. The LAPD is investigating, but it's like, what's the point? The damage is done. RIP to those who died 
, my heart goes out to their families too 
Ugh, this is just so sad... I was watching The Office and it reminded me of all these crazy car accidents in movies, you know? Like what if Dunder Mifflin employees had to navigate those kind of situations at work? Anyway, my heart goes out to the victims' families. 70-year-old drivers can be super reckless sometimes... like that one scene from The Simpsons where Mr. Burns is behind the wheel and stuff gets crazy fast.
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. Three people dead is crazy, but at least it's not a Kardashian-level traffic jam 
The LAPD is investigating, so fingers crossed they find out what happened before she gets a parking ticket in the afterlife 
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70 yrs old woman's actions were careless but thankfully she's cooperating with the police might be some valuable insight from her about how it happened. 
and that 99 ranch market will get back on its feet 
the driver was clearly shaken up after hitting that bicyclist a block away 