In 2020, Grossman, who co-founded the Grossman Burn Foundation, was responsible for the tragic deaths of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother Jacob, after striking them with a speeding car.
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| On February 23, Rebecca Grossman, pictured at the center, accompanied by her family, enters Van Nuys court in Los Angeles County for the verdict. |
Phil Helsel reports that on Monday, a wealthy Californian woman, Rebecca Grossman, received a sentence of 15 years to life in prison for the hit-and-run deaths of two children while they were crossing a street over three years ago. Grossman, who co-founded a burn center foundation in the Los Angeles area, was found guilty of speeding and striking Mark Iskander, 11, and his 8-year-old brother Jacob while they were in a crosswalk in Westlake Village on September 29, 2020.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón commented on the tragic loss, stating, “The loss of these two innocent lives has devastated their family and our community. Ms. Grossman’s blatant disregard for human life is a stark reminder of the grave consequences of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel.”
Grossman was convicted by a jury in February on charges including two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and one count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death.
At the time of the incident, Grossman, who is now 60 years old, was driving at a high speed behind a car operated by her then-partner, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson, when the tragic collision occurred, according to prosecutors. Despite his involvement, Erickson faced no charges in the case.
During the trial, prosecutors had pushed for a harsher sentence of 34 years to life.
During Monday's sentencing, Nancy Iskander, the mother of the two boys, addressed Grossman, expressing that she has not seen any remorse from her for the death of her sons, as reported by NBC Los Angeles.
In a letter submitted to the judge, Grossman maintained her innocence, stating, "I am not a murderer," and emphasized that she did not see anyone or anything in the road at the time of the incident. According to the station, Grossman's letter continued, "As God is my witness, I did not see anyone or anything in the road. I swear to you, I would have driven my car into a tree to avoid hitting two little boys."
Rebecca Grossman, along with her husband Dr. Peter H. Grossman, co-founded the Grossman Burn Foundation, a philanthropic organization associated with the Grossman Burn Centers. The Grossman Burn Center, originally established by Dr. A. Richard Grossman, is the primary entity under which the foundation operates.
In response to the sentencing, Allen Castellano, chief of the county sheriff’s North Patrol Division, expressed hope that it would provide some solace to the affected family. He condemned Grossman's actions, stating that her reckless behavior had tragically shattered a family and deprived two children of their promising futures.
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