LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Testimony is expected to continue on Tuesday in the trial of Rebecca Grossman, who has been accused of the tragic killing of two young brothers in Westlake Village in 2020. The trial has had a dramatic start as Grossman’s teenage daughter took the stand last Friday, recounting an encounter with former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson, who allegedly threatened her after the fatal collision.
Alexis Grossman, 19, testified that she saw Erickson near the scene of the accident, and later he confronted her at her house, aggressively questioning her about the events of the night of the tragic crash. The trial revolves around the incident in which Grossman’s speeding car struck and killed 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother, Jacob, as they crossed a street with their family.
The prosecution has charged Grossman with two counts of murder, as well as vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and a felony hit-and-run driving resulting in death. The defense, on the other hand, claims that Grossman was not the driver responsible for the deadly crash, and instead points the blame at Erickson, alleging that he was driving a vehicle just ahead of Grossman’s when the accident occurred outside a crosswalk.
The trial, which is being held in Van Nuys Superior Court, is expected to continue, with testimonies from witnesses and experts challenging the evidence and narratives presented by both the prosecution and the defense.
Ultimately, Grossman faces a lengthy prison sentence if convicted as charged, with the trial highlighting the complexities and stakes of the legal process in cases of tragic accidents and their aftermath.