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Two Lives Lost in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Collision
10 Dec
Summary
- Mother and one-year-old daughter died in a four-vehicle crash.
- The crash involved two Teslas, a Lexus, and a Toyota Sienna.
- Alcohol and drugs are not suspected as factors in the collision.
A horrific four-vehicle crash on Highway 87 in San Jose resulted in the tragic deaths of Ivana Balistreri, 29, and her 1-year-old daughter, Lilliana. The collision, which occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd, involved two Teslas, a Lexus, and a Toyota Sienna. The impact was so severe that the Teslas caught fire, engulfing the Lexus and trapping Ivana and Lilliana.
Ivana's fiancé, Zach Martins, survived the crash with minor injuries but was unable to rescue his fiancée and daughter due to the intensity of the fire. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, though authorities have ruled out alcohol and drugs as contributing factors. The family is grappling with the loss and seeking answers about the circumstances that led to the tragedy.
Family members describe Ivana as a creative and supportive individual who cherished her role as a mother. Lilliana was the "sun" of their family, bringing joy to everyone. The Balistreri family, with deep roots in Sicily and San Jose, has established a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses and hopes that public awareness will encourage witnesses to come forward with information.
