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Published 11:40 21 May 2026 GMT
There's been a big update on Mackenzie Shirilla's parole after the release of her Netflix documentary.
Shirilla was 17 years old when she tragically killed Dominic Russo, 20, and Davion Flanagan, 19, after driving her Toyota Camry into the Plidco Building in Ohio at upwards of 100 mph on July 31, 2022.
Russo, who was Shirilla's boyfriend of four years, and Flanagan, the couple's friend, both died at the scene, while Shirilla suffered life-changing injuries.
During her 2023 trial, the now-21-year-old was declared guilty of all 12 charges against her, including murder, aggravated vehicular homicide, felonious assault, and drug possession.
She is now serving 15 years to life in prison at the Ohio Reformatory for Women.
The crash has remained the subject of fierce debate, with some convinced it was a deliberate act while others believe it was a devastating accident.
Throughout the trial, Shirilla claimed she could not remember what happened.
Her defense team argued she may have experienced a medical emergency linked to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a chronic condition that can affect heart rate and blood pressure.
However, according to PEOPLE, no medical records or expert testimony confirming the diagnosis were ever presented in court.
Prosecutors instead argued Shirilla intentionally caused the crash to end what they described as a "toxic relationship" with Russo.
According to Law&Crime Network’s On The Case with Chris Stewart, footage shown during the trial allegedly captured Shirilla arguing with Russo and saying: "You lied... This is your last chance to open the door, or you are not coming out of this house all night [because] I will not leave."
In addition to this, court documents tied to one of Shirilla’s unsuccessful appeals also alleged she had previously driven the same crash route just days before the collision.
Since premiering on Netflix on May 15, The Crash has quickly climbed to the top of the platform’s charts, becoming its most-watched movie and sparking online debate about what really happened that night.
Criminal defense attorney and Goodman Law Group founder Ross Goodman spoke to The Mirror about Shirilla’s future and the possibility of parole after her 2037 hearing.
"Mackenzie Shirilla is well-positioned to be granted parole, given she was a youthful (teenager) and first-time offender," Goodman revealed, "Mackenzie will also need to document that she is remorseful and accepts responsibility.
"This will be the biggest challenge for someone who believes she suffered a medical condition resulting in an accident," he added.
In the documentary, Shirilla gave her first interview from prison and denied intentionally causing the crash.
"I’ve never spoken before, and I’ve never told my side of the story. I understand there’s many different sides to the story and different perspectives, but I just wanna say my truth. I just know myself, and I know I’m not a monster," she said.
"I just want to make sure I’m big on the no intent," she continued. "There was no intent whatsoever. I have excessive amounts of remorse for Dominic, Davion, both of their families.
"This was not intentional, and I will do everything I can to prove that to the world and the families,” Shirilla added.
The Crash is available to watch on Netflix now.
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