Rebecca Grossman Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Fatal DUI Crash That Killed Two Boys
LOS ANGELES, CA — A court in California has handed down a prison sentence of 15 years to life for Rebecca Grossman, 60, following her conviction on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, for a high-speed DUI crash that killed two young brothers in Westlake Village in 2020. According to prosecutors, Grossman was driving at twice the legal speed limit with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit when her SUV struck Mark Iskander, 11, and his nine-year-old brother Jacob, sending them flying over 100 feet. The incident occurred on September 29, 2020, as the boys were walking with their family. During a tense sentencing hearing on Monday, the victims' parents delivered emotional impact statements, accusing Grossman of showing no remorse. Grossman, the co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, maintained her innocence throughout the trial, claiming she was not the driver. However, the jury rejected her defense, finding her guilty on two counts of second-degree murder and one count of hit-and-run driving. Judge said the sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the preventable loss of life. The case has drawn widespread attention, renewing public debate on reckless driving and accountability, with many closely monitoring the outcome of the viral trial. The family has expressed relief that justice has been served.