At least 3 dead, multiple injured after car crashes into LA grocery store

LOS ANGELES - At least three people are dead and several others injured after a car slammed into a Westwood grocery store in what authorities are calling an accidental traffic collision on Thursday.

What we know:

The crash was reported just after noon at the 99 Ranch Market located at 1350 S. Westwood Blvd., on the corner of Rochester Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Three people died at the scene and at least six others were hospitalized, officials said.

The three people who died were only identified as a 42-year-old female, a 55-year-old man, and a 30-year-old man. It appears they were pinned under the car, according to the fire department. 

Two people suffered critical injuries and the rest were minor. 

The incident appears to be an accident and there was "no ill intent" involved, the fire department said.

According to police and fire officials, the driver, described as an elderly woman, struck a bicyclist about a block away from the store then swerved onto the sidewalk and through the glass windows of the market, coming to a stop in the bakery area of the shop.

The massive rescue response has closed a stretch of Westwood Boulevard.

The Pollack Group and 99 Ranch Market released a statement saying, "We are heartbroken by this situation. Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and we are holding everyone affected, customers, team members, and the broader community in our thoughts during this tough time. We are working closely with law enforcement and emergency responders and will defer to them for further details as the investigation continues. Our top priority is the safety and well-being for all impacted. Our Westwood store will remain closed while first responders complete their work. We ask for compassion for everyone impacted."