Published: June 10, 2026
By: Yaghmai Law Firm, APC
(Manhattan Beach, CA) – A woman was killed Tuesday evening when a vehicle was driven into a laundromat in Manhattan Beach, according to local police.
The Manhattan Beach Police Department said the collision was reported shortly after 6 p.m. along the 900 block of Aviation Boulevard. Officers said a woman driving a vehicle went into the building of the laundromat for reasons that remained under investigation.
Police said at least one person was struck by the car and died from the impact. Investigators reported that the woman who was killed had been inside the business doing her laundry at the time. Authorities had not released her identity.
The department said the driver was not injured and was cooperating with the investigation. Police said it was not yet known whether alcohol was a factor.
Analysis of the Manhattan Beach Laundromat Collision
When a vehicle leaves the roadway and enters a building, investigators generally work to determine how the car came to travel into an occupied space. That review can involve mechanical inspection, scene measurements, witness accounts, and whether any driver condition contributed. None of those questions is resolved here, and nothing in the public record establishes fault.
Under California Civil Code section 1714(a), a person is responsible for injuries caused to another by a lack of ordinary care. If evidence were to show that a driver operated a vehicle without due care, that standard could become relevant in a civil claim. California Vehicle Code section 22350, the Basic Speed Law, requires drivers to operate at a speed that is reasonable and prudent under the conditions; whether speed had any bearing here is something investigators may examine.
Where a fatality is involved, California recognizes claims that may be pursued by surviving family members. A wrongful death action may be brought by the heirs identified in Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60, and a survival action under Code of Civil Procedure section 377.30 allows certain claims that belonged to the person who died to be continued by a personal representative or successor in interest. If a statutory violation were ultimately established, Evidence Code section 669 sets out when a failure to use due care may be presumed. The measure of any recoverable damages is governed by Civil Code section 3333, and California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 generally sets a two-year deadline to file a personal injury action.
What Families and Survivors Can Do
Families facing a sudden loss in a crash like this can take practical steps while the investigation continues: request a copy of the police collision report, preserve any photographs or video from the scene, identify witnesses, and keep records of related expenses. Because legal deadlines apply and the facts here remain under official review, it can help to speak with an attorney early about available options. Were you, or someone you love, involved in this crash? A California car accident lawyer at Yaghmai Law Firm can explain your options and deal with the insurance companies for you. Call or text (888) 800-6731 or request a free case review.
About the Author
Houtan Yaghmai, Esq., President & Managing Attorney of Yaghmai Law Firm, APC. California State Bar No. 298487. Speaks English, French, and Persian. The firm represents personal injury clients throughout Southern California – consultations by phone, text, or video, no office visits required.
This post was assembled with AI assistance from publicly reported news sources cited below. All California Vehicle Code references were verified against leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Facts were re-checked via additional web searches before publication. This post is based on initial news reports and may be updated as new facts develop. Nothing in this article is legal advice. Yaghmai Law Firm, APC is not associated with the investigating agencies and does not represent any party named in this post unless explicitly stated.
Sources:
1. RSS_NBCLA – Woman killed after car slams into Manhattan Beach laundromat: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/manhattan-beach-laundromat-crash/3902100/
