Overview
- Police say the driver appeared to make an unsafe left turn, clipped a bicyclist, then crashed into the store’s bakery; investigators are reviewing onboard vehicle data, mechanical factors, and the driver’s medical and driving history.
- Authorities identified the deceased as employees Deris Renoj, 42, and Leonel Mateo, 52, and customer Zih Dao, 28.
- The collision occurred at 12:11 p.m. Thursday at Westwood Boulevard and Rochester Avenue, where first responders found multiple people trapped and established a triage area.
- Six people were injured, including two 35-year-old men in critical condition and two men, 37 and 38, in moderate condition; the bicyclist and the 92-year-old driver were evaluated at the scene and declined transport.
- Officials say the crash does not appear intentional, the driver is cooperating after a medical evaluation, the market remains closed, and a councilmember announced immediate quick-build safety measures for the corridor.