A major accident occurred at a Chinese supermarket in Westwood, Los Angeles, on the afternoon of the 5th. A woman around 70 years old drove a Mercedes car into the 99 Ranch Market, resulting in 3 deaths and 6 injuries. Police have initially ruled out intentional attack and are investigating it as a traffic accident.
“99 Ranch Market” was founded in 1984 by Taiwanese immigrant Roger H. Chen. For over 40 years, it has established more than 60 branches across the United States, mainly serving Asian communities, and is one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the country.
The incident occurred at a busy intersection near the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) stated that the deceased were a 42-year-old woman, a 55-year-old man, and a 30-year-old man. According to the fire department, the driver involved was a woman about 70 years old. She first hit a cyclist on the street, then drove about a block before crashing into the supermarket.
Authorities stated that the accident does not appear to be intentional, and relevant departments are investigating whether the driver's health condition may have caused her to lose control of the vehicle.