Westwood Crash: Memorial Grows for 99 Ranch Market Victims

Tragic Crash at 99 Ranch Market

• 💔 A horrific crash at the Westwood 99 Ranch Market resulted in the deaths of three people.
• 🕯️ A memorial of candles, flowers, and tears has grown at the scene, with community members praying for the families.

Victims Identified

• 👥 Two of the three victims have been identified as employees of the 99 Ranch Market.
• 🧑‍💼 Leonel “Leo” Matteo, 52, was a beloved employee known for making morning drinks.
• 👩‍🍳 Darius Renho, 42, usually worked the night shift but had switched to a morning shift at the bakery on the day of the crash.
• 🛒 A third victim was a customer at the market.

Unforeseen Circumstances

• ⚠️ In a tragic twist, both store employees killed were not scheduled to work at the time of the crash.
• 🔄 Leo Matteo had switched his shift, and Darius Renho had also made a last-minute scheduling change.

The Accident and Investigation

• 🚗 An out-of-control car slammed into the front of the market after first hitting a bicyclist.
• 👵 The driver, a 92-year-old woman, was reportedly confused and may have mistaken the gas pedal for the brake.
• ⚖️ No citations or charges have been filed yet, and the investigation is ongoing, with authorities suggesting it was a tragic accident.

Community Impact

• 😥 The Westwood neighborhood is reeling from the loss, with many residents having personal connections to the market and its employees.
• 💬 While some seek justice, the community grapples with how to address the situation given the driver's age.