El Monte, CA - Car Crashes Into Food 4 Less on Garvey Avenue, Hitting 3 Pedestrians

El Monte, California (September 29, 2026) - On the morning of September 29, a car crashed into a Food 4 Less store on Garvey Avenue, and three pedestrians were hit. The incident was reported around 7:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

It is unclear whether the pedestrians who were hit were inside or outside the store at the time. At least one person was taken to a hospital in unknown condition.

Aerial footage of the scene showed the car still inside the front of the store. El Monte police said the driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating.

This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.

Pedestrian Accidents in El Monte, California

When a vehicle strikes people at a business, more than one party may share responsibility.

• Who may be liable: The driver and the vehicle's owner. If the evidence points there, a manufacturer, a repair shop, or a property owner may also be involved.
• Inside or outside matters: It is unclear where the three people were standing. That detail can change which parties and insurance policies come into play.
• What investigators examine: The driver's actions and condition, the vehicle's mechanical state, the store entrance layout, barriers, and parking lot design.
• Evidence that disappears: Store surveillance video, 911 records, and the car's event data recorder can be lost once the scene is cleared and repairs begin.
• Shared fault: California follows pure comparative fault. Any fault assigned to an injured person reduces compensation but does not bar it.
• Filing deadline: This crash occurred on September 29, 2026. Personal injury claims must generally be filed within two years of the crash (CCP 335.1). That puts the deadline at September 29, 2028.

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• See a doctor today, even without visible injuries.
• Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
• Do not accept a settlement offer before speaking with an attorney.

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