A car slammed into the front of the Ali Baba Persian Restaurant on Monday. Police were on scene Monday afternoon in Granada Hills after a Tesla driver lost control and careened into the Ali Baba Persian Restaurant. The crash occurred at lunchtime, but despite the chaotic scene, no injuries were reported among restaurant staff, patrons or the driver, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The front of the Tesla struck the concrete exterior of the building and sustained major damage. They did not confirm if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident, though no arrests were made.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 06, 2026 18:36 UTC