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Family Identifies Mother and Daughter Killed in Fiery Highway 87 Pileup in San Jose

Investigators say impairment is not suspected, seeking video to determine the cause.

Overview

  • The late-morning Tuesday crash on northbound Highway 87 near Curtner Avenue involved four vehicles: two Teslas, a Lexus and a Toyota Sienna, according to the California Highway Patrol.
  • Both Teslas and the Lexus caught fire, and passengers Ivana Balistreri, 29, and her one-year-old daughter Lilliana in the Lexus died at the scene, with the child secured in a safety seat.
  • The Lexus driver and at least one other driver were transported to hospitals, and their conditions have not been disclosed.
  • CHP says the cause remains under investigation and drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors.
  • Relatives launched a GoFundMe for funeral costs and are asking anyone with information or video to contact the CHP San Jose office.