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Tesla driver charged murder after 142 mph crash kills mother, daughter

7/18/2026

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Zachary Chernicky was charged with murder after his Tesla crash on Dec 2, 2025 killed Ivana Balistreri and daughter Lilliana on Highway 87 near Curtner Avenue.
The district attorney said the Tesla was 142 mph fifteen seconds before impact, 126 mph five seconds before, and 102 mph at collision.
Chernicky was arrested Monday, arraigned Tuesday, and remanded without bail with a hearing set for Aug 25.

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Zachary Chernicky was charged with murder after his Tesla crash on Dec 2, 2025 killed Ivana Balistreri and daughter Lilliana on Highway 87 near Curtner Avenue.
The district attorney said the Tesla was 142 mph fifteen seconds before impact, 126 mph five seconds before, and 102 mph at collision.
Chernicky was arrested Monday, arraigned Tuesday, and remanded without bail with a hearing set for Aug 25.