Somehow Mackenzie Shirilla’s parents come across almost as bad as ‘hell on wheels’ killer daughter in ‘The Crash’
The documentary 'The Crash' explores the tragic story of Mackenzie Shirilla, who killed two passengers in a high-speed crash. It also highlights the permissive parenting style of her parents, Steve and Natalie Shirilla, which contributed to their daughter's reckless behavior. The film raises questions about accountability and the impact of parenting on young adults.
- ▪Mackenzie Shirilla drove her car into a brick wall at 100 mph, resulting in the deaths of her boyfriend and a friend.
- ▪She was convicted of murder and aggravated vehicular homicide, receiving a sentence of 15 years to life.
- ▪The documentary portrays her parents as overly indulgent, failing to impose necessary boundaries on their daughter.
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Kirsten Fleming Opinion Somehow Mackenzie Shirilla’s parents come across almost as bad as their killer daughter in ‘The Crash’ By Kirsten Fleming Published May 27, 2026, 7:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google This is a crash course on how not to parent. Buzzy Netflix documentary “The Crash” follows the twisted saga of Mackenzie “hell on wheels” Shirilla, who drove her Toyota Camry into a brick wall at around 100 miles an hour. The high-speed accident killed passengers Dominic Russo, 20, and Davion Flanagan, 19, in 2022. Both men were pronounced dead in the mess of twisted metal, but wannabe TikTok star Shirilla, then 17, was taken to the hospital and made a full recovery.
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