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Driver who reached 142 mph in San Jose crash charged with double murder
crime1 month ago

Driver who reached 142 mph in San Jose crash charged with double murder

A 31-year-old San Jose man, Zachary Chernicky, is charged with two counts of murder after a December 2, 2025 crash on northbound Highway 87 near Curtner Avenue that killed a mother, Ivana Balistreri, and her 2-year-old daughter Lilliana. Prosecutors say he was driving a Tesla at 142 mph 15 seconds before impact, 126 mph five seconds before, and 102 mph at impact, with three vehicles bursting into flames; Chernicky was arrested, arraigned, and remanded without bail, with a court date set for Aug. 25.

"Strongsville Teen Convicted of Murder in Mackenzie Shirilla Case"
crime3 years ago

"Strongsville Teen Convicted of Murder in Mackenzie Shirilla Case"

A Strongsville teenager, Mackenzie Shirilla, has been sentenced to two life sentences for the July 2022 murders of her boyfriend and another man. Shirilla intentionally caused a high-speed crash that killed her boyfriend and their friend. She was found guilty on 12 counts, including murder and aggravated vehicular homicide. Shirilla will be eligible for parole after 15 years, and her driver's license will be suspended for life. Prosecutors highlighted her lack of remorse and selfish behavior following the crash. The families of the victims expressed their grief and called for a lengthy sentence. Shirilla's defense attorney argued for a lesser charge of reckless homicide and claimed she expressed true remorse. The judge chose to serve the sentences concurrently.