The Crash revolves around Mackenzie Shirilla, a 17-year-old girl from Ohio who drove her car into a wall at 100mph. It was initially treated as a tragic accident – but she was ultimately convicted of murdering her two passengers.
If you’re looking for another shocking watch after Should I Marry a Murderer, Netflix has delivered yet another gripping true crime documentary.
The Crash centres on one haunting question: “Was this a horrific accident… or was this murder?”
Here’s everything you need to know about Mackenzie Shirilla, where she is now, and when she could potentially be released.
Shirilla and Russo had dated for years before the crash (Credit: Netflix)
What did Mackenzie Shirilla do?
Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted of murdering Dominic Russo, 20, and Davion Flanagan, 19.
Russo was Shirilla’s boyfriend, while Flanagan was one of his closest friends. Friends and family described the relationship as loving on the surface, although messages later shown in court painted a far more turbulent picture.
In the early hours of July 31, 2022, the trio left a friend’s house after spending the night together and smoking marijuana.
At around 5:30am, they got into Shirilla’s car. Just minutes later, CCTV captured the vehicle turning onto Progress Drive in Strongsville, Ohio.
Investigators said the car accelerated to around 100mph before smashing into a brick wall.
The impact destroyed the passenger side of the vehicle. Russo and Flanagan died at the scene, while Shirilla survived with serious injuries.
Prosecutors later argued the crash was intentional.
During sentencing, Judge Nancy Margaret Russo described Shirilla as transforming from a “responsible driver to literal hell on wheels”.
“She chose a course of death and destruction that day,” the judge said.
Shirilla is currently serving a life sentence (Credit: Netflix)
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