Third victim of 99 Ranch Market crash in Westwood identified

WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- All three victims killed when a car slammed into a grocery store in Westwood last week have been identified.

Two of the people who were killed in Thursday's crash were employees of the 99 Ranch Market, and the third was a customer.

Zih Dao, a 28-year-old man, died inside the store's bakery along with 42-year-old Deris Renoj. The third victim has been identified as Leonel Mateo, 52.

Six other people were hurt in the crash.

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According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the driver, only identified as an elderly woman, hit a bicyclist and then continued down the road and crashed into the 99 Ranch Market.

Some individuals were initially trapped underneath the vehicle, the department's Lyndsey Lantz told Eyewitness News.

Los Angeles police say they do not believe the crash was intentional and are looking into whether a medical issue may have caused the driver to lose control.

Four injured victims were transported to the hospital: two 35-year-old men in critical condition, and two other men - ages 37 and 38 - in fair condition.

The bicyclist who was initially struck and the driver of the vehicle declined LAFD treatment and also declined to be transported to the hospital, LAFD said.

"We were actually across the street yesterday and we saw the driver hit a lady in the crosswalk on a bike," Nicholas Reed told ABC7 on Friday. "I skated back to make sure the lady on the bike was OK, and she was fine.

"Then I saw them doing CPR and it was just horrific, you know?" Reed said, referring to emergency responders tending to the crash's multiple victims.

"This does not seem to be of any ill intent," LAFD Capt. Erik Scott said. "(The crash) does not seem to be an intentional act, but rather being investigated, so far, as an accidental traffic collision."

Residents stopped outside the grocery store to pay their respects, leaving behind candles, flowers and messages for the victims.

99 Ranch Market said in a statement it's heartbroken by the incident and that it's working with law enforcement and first responders investigating the crash.

"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," the statement said.

The statement added that the Westwood store will remain closed while the investigation continues.