Horror moment car ploughs into shop killing three after driver, 92, hit cyclist and lost control of wheel in Los Angeles

THIS is the terrifying moment a car slammed into a shop, killing three people, after a 92-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle.

Shocking dashcam footage shows the Toyota Prius hurtling across a junction at high speed before smashing into the 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles.

The horror crash killed three people who were inside the bakery section of the shop at the time of collision, and injured six others.

A 42-year-old woman and two men, aged 30 and 55 were pronounced dead at the scene, the LA Fire Department reported.

Four other men were taken to hospital, two of whom were fighting for their lives in critical condition.

The elderly driver had hit a cyclist and lost control of her car, continuing for a block before crashing into the store.

Both the cyclist and the driver refused to be taken to hospital, according to the fire department.

The LA Fire Department said the horror crash happened just after noon on Thursday in the city’s Westwood neighbourhood.

One of the dead has been identified as mom Deris Renoj, 42.

Authorities said two of the dead worked at the supermarket, but did not clarify if Deris was one of them.

A woman called Rosie, described another victim, who she identified as “Leo” as “like sunshine”.

While paying her respects at a growing memorial, she told CBS News: “He would always have a nice attitude every time you saw him.

“I never heard him say he’s having a bad day or he’s upset.

“He was like sunshine.

“I still can’t believe he’s gone.”

The 92-year-old driver is cooperating with a police investigation, and cops don’t believe it was an “intentional collision”.

LA Mayor Karen Bass said a crisis-response team was headed to the scene after the crash.

She said in a statement: “My heart is with the victims, their families, and all who were impacted by the deadly crash.”

LAPD detectives are looking into whether there was a mechanical issue with the car, as well as examining the driver’s medical and driving history.