The comments below have not been moderated. All rights reserved. Prosecutors claim Grossman hit both boys and traveled more than 100 feet with one of them on the hood of her car before she applied the brakes and the child fell off. The "Community Vigil for Mark and Jacob Iskander" is set for Thurs., Sept. 29 at the park at 3000 Three Springs Drive. A sign shows an image of Mark Iskander, 11, left, and his brother Jacob Iskander, 8, outside of Van Nuys Courthouse were a preliminary hearing was held for Rebecca Grossman who is charged with . a maximum sentence of 34 years to life in prison if convicted, The crash occurred the evening of Sept. 29, 2020, along Triunfo Canyon Road, has since been charged with misdemeanor reckless driving, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. pg.acq.push(function() { She told the news outlet she plans to mark the occasion by going out to dinner with her husband and their two surviving children. Instead, she was cooperative and police with the investigating officers.. Grossman is a a co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation anddaughter-in-law of Dr. A. Richard Grossman, founder of the Grossman Burn Centers, which treat burn victims at three facilities in Los Angeles, Bakersfield and Kansas City, Missouri. Grossmans attorney doesnt deny that his client was behind the wheel of the car that struck the boys but said that wasnt enough to warrant the severe charges. Grossman's preliminary hearing was delayed yet again on Wednesday after the court was informed that her attorney Richard Sutton had taken ill and was unable to go forward with the case. The 57-year-old was charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter for running over the kids aged 11 and 9. Supporters of the Iskander family were also at the hearing, wearing buttons that read Justice for Mark and Jacob.. ", "They were truly, truly awesome kids. The rest of the six-member family escaped injury. [emailprotected]. "After allegedly striking the children, Grossman allegedly continued driving, eventually stopping about one-quarter mile away from the scene when her car engine cutoff," the DA said. On Sept. 29, 2020, Mark, 11, and Jacob, 8, had tried to cross Triunfo Canyon Road at Saddle Mountain Drive when they were hit by a passing car, killing them both. The boys aspired to greatness, not for themselves, but to glorify God and help the world around them. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Law enforcement had testified that Grossman was calculated to have been driving at 71.7 miles per hour when she hit the boys. Speed and alcohol cited as contributing factors. Her husband and daughter had already gone ahead on Triunfo Canyon, but Nancy Iskander and her three sons stopped at the marked crosswalk. 'These continual delays are awful for the family. Grossman lives in a $9.5 million, nine-bed, 12-bath mansion, in nearby Hidden Hills, on the same street as Full House actress Lori Loughlin. He also alleges that his investigators have determined that Grossman was traveling at just under 52 mph when she struck the boys, according to Law and Crime. Mothers and homemakers were spotted wearing T-shirts with a picture of the young victims, Jacob, 9, and Mark Iskander, 11, as they protested outside the courtroom in Van Nuys on March 16. let gads_event; Loved ones are asking residents to send holiday cards to the family of Mark and Jacob Iskander, two young brothers who were fatally struck by a car in Westlake Village in 2020. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The founder of a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization has been charged with the murder of two school-aged boys in a hit-and-run in September. Rebecca's car struck the two boysMark died at the scene and Jacob died in hospital several hours later. We would love to brighten their holidays with cards from YOU! Marks and Jacobs family and community will continue to grieve this horrific and tragic loss for a lifetime. The Mark and Jacob Iskander Foundation celebrates the extraordinary lives of Mark and Jacob Iskander by continuing their mission of love and light. pg.acq.push(function() { Salvador Becerra of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The brothers were identified by friends and by the Acorn newspaper as 9-year-old Jacob Iskander and 11-year-old Mark. He can be reached by calling805-437-0208 or emailing jeremy.childs@vcstar.com. On Sept. 29, 2020, Grossman was allegedly street-racing with former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson when she struck the boys before fleeing the scene. "Thousands of lives have been impacted by this tragedy - two, innocent and loving, young boys with their entire life ahead of them were taken away by the complete and intentional disregard for human life, gross negligence, and selfish actions of Grossman," the petition says. "I still see it every night. We are deeply devastated by the heartbreaking loss of Mark and Jacob Iskander. hitType: 'event', Nancy Iskander, second from right, is consoled during a break from a hearing for Rebecca Grossman, who is charged with murder in a crash in Westlake Village that killed Iskander's sons Mark,. 14 months since the accident, a preliminary hearing in the case remains pending to date with Grossman having managed to evade the hearing yet again on December 1. Jacob and Mark were both hit by the Mercedes. The boys, one riding a scooter and the other on roller skates, were walking with their parents and . Mark and Jacob are survived by their parents, Nancy and Karim Iskander and their siblings, Zachary and Violet Iskander. Those emails allegedly included exhortations to add either a stoplight or flashing lights to the crossing, according to Buzbee. Have a tip or story idea? Pray for the Iskander family tonight and hold your loved ones close. There is a lot of hate and anger out there, Grossman told, Nancy Iskander said anyone who wants to support Mark and Jacobs legacy can do so through the charity founded in their memory with the Ventura County Community Foundation, the Ventura County Star reported. We are excited about keeping you updated! In September 2020, the young lives of Mark and Jacob Iskander were tragically taken by a drunk driver in a hit and run accident while on a family walk in their neighborhood in California. Nancy Iskander, the boys' mother, narrowly saved one of her younger children, who was riding a scooter, as well as her youngest child, who was in a baby stroller, but couldnt grab Jacob or Mark in time. Jacob, age 8, never shied away from adventure and excitement! document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Mark's arm was broken and he had "blood coming out his mouth," she said. The mother and father were able to pull the other two children back in time, and the vehicle struck the two other children," Capt Salvador Becerra of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said at the time to ABC confirming Mark had died on scene while Jacob died at the hospital. Mark (11) and Jacob (8) Iskander were tragically killed in an auto accident by an "alleged" drunk driver in September, 2020. },false) In September 2020, Rebecca Grossman ran over two boys Mark and Jacob Iskander with her Mercedes in West Lake, California. After the first car passed, the second vehicle, a white Mercedes GLE 43, drove through the crosswalk. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category . REVEALED: Huge sonic boom felt by thousands across the country was caused by RAF Typhoon jets scrambling to DR ELLIE CANNON: My breast has not got lumps but it's itchy, should I be concerned about cancer at age 72? They are entitled to that." According to her lawyer, previous reports about the incident have been inaccurate. Cohen, a neighbor of the Iskander family in Westlake Village, added, 'If Grossman didn't have money and connections, she would have been in custody all this time instead of free on bail. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. She managed to take her 5-year-old son to safety after hearing engine roars and two SUVs driving toward them, but she found her older sons almost dead. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ A socialite magazine publisher has been arrested for allegedly killing two young brothers in a DUI hit-and-run while driving her Mercedes in California. Mark's third-grade teacher Kristen Rowlands remembered her student as having an "outgoing passion" paired with "smarts," adding that his younger brother was full of confidence and "so much joy," the Thousand Oaks Acorn reported. That $2 million bail, plus the slow pace of court proceedings including several hearings where Grossman didn't show up have sparked outrage from protesters who believe her wealth and 'connections' have kept her out of jail. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, arrives at Van Nuys Courthouse for her preliminary hearing. }); We know his prayers continue for them in heaven. } It's time she was put behind bars, where she belongs.'. hitType: 'event', Grossman, 58, prior to being named a suspect in the Iskanders' case was also allegedly involved in another speeding accident. Investigators tell Eyewitness News they have surveillance video of the incident. Grossman allegedly traveled more than 100 feet with one of the boys still on the hood of her car before the eyes of their horrified parents. Prince Harry says Meghan was 'from a different world' and she 'helped draw me out' of Royal life as he 'Once you sign up, you do what you're told': Duke of Sussex tells trauma expert Gabor Mat 'a lot of us' in Do not sell or share my personal information. This is a serious case. Not so shipshape! According to People, 11-year-old Mark and 9-year-old Jacob Iskander from California were killed in front of their parents after a driver rammed into the boys. Mark and Jacob Iskander. Grossman could receive a sentence of up to 34 years to life in state prison if she is convicted as charged, the DA's office said. The city was repeatedly asked to upgrade and make the crosswalk safer. Grossman was driving a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Jacob Iskander would have turned 11 on this coming Friday, his mother Nancy Iskander told the Ventura County Star after Tuesday's hearing. ABC News could not immediately reach the Grossman Burn Center for comment. They probably dont know exactly what happened. The boys, who were on roller skates and a skateboard at the time, were crossing a marked crosswalk with their parents, Nancy Iskander and Karim Iskander, nearby. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { According to its website, the Grossman Burn Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Grossman Burn Centers Inc, which treats the victims of severe burns all over the world. Clayton said he saw Grossman drink a margarita at the restaurant, but he did not join her when she droveto a residenceto watch the 2020 presidential debate. Of his younger son, Karim added, "Jacob was the coolest boy ever. (Source: NBC News) eventAction: 'click_image_ads' "Did anyone come back to the scene indicating they were the drivers of those cars?" Rebecca Grossmans lawyers now allege the citys failure to make the intersection safer is the primary reason for the boys deaths, according to Law and Crime. }); "I know that I will see them again, and I look so forward to the. The sheriff's department said they arrested 57-year-old Rebecca Grossman for vehicular manslaughter and DUI. 6 Injured In Downtown Los Angeles Stabbing: Police, LA County Library: Celebrate Csar Chvez, UCLA: UCLA Health Receives $25.3 Million For Street Medicine Program Caring For Homeless. They managed to pull two of their children to safety but Jacob and Mark I learned from them more. Investigators say alcohol and street racing may have played a part in the collision. The boys' father, Karim Iskander, said Mark had "the sweetest heart ever," and would "spread sincere appreciation and laughter." WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2020) - Mark Iskander, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8, have been identified as the brothers who were struck and killed Tuesday night by a suspected DUI driver while crossing Triunfo Canyon Road in Westlake Village. The city was told time after time that someone would be killed if measures were not taken. }) She accused of running over and killing two young brothers while they were in the crosswalk at a Westlake Village intersection in September 2020. The rate of vehicle traffic, as well as pedestrian traffic, combined with the high speed limit were of such a nature that the crosswalk should have not existed without traffic device enhancements to provide warning of pedestrians using the intersection.. She ordered the socialite to find someone who would to be prepared for a preliminary trial "no later than March" 2022. The Sheriff's Department believed Grossman, the co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation could have sped off after the collision with one of the brothers who was dragged 100 feet on the hood of the car before Grossman braked. She apologized to the Iskander family saying, "I'm sorry but my hands are tied." Donations can also be made to The Mark and Jacob Iskander Foundation online, which has already built an orphanage in Egypt and supports local foster children and students. }); On Friday, Grossman entered a plea of not guilty to a number of charges, including murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, according to Fox News. ', The other petition proclaimed, 'Let's push to spread awareness about this case and put Rebecca Grossman behind bars. The Iskander family filed a lawsuit against the state of California, L.A. County and Westlake Village in August 2021, The Acorn reported, alleging that the intersection where the boys was killed was dangerously defective and acted as a trap for pedestrians. Our freedom of information act requests has revealed that, despite multiple complaints from concerned citizens and many near misses, the city of Westlake Village refused on at least five occasions (2014/2017/2018/2019) to make the crossing safe.. "I pray for every mom who's lost a son," she said, according to the Star. The street has two lanes of traffic and bike lanes on each side, plus a dividing median, and they were only halfway across when she noticed a loud noise.