Fatal Highway 87 Crash in San Jose Claims Mother and Daughter, Examination Ongoing
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San Jose, CA – December 5, 2025 – A tragic multi-vehicle collision on northbound Highway 87 near Curtner Avenue in San Jose on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, resulted in the deaths of Ivana Balistreri and her young daughter, Lilliana. The crash involved four vehicles – two Tesla vehicles, a Lexus, and a Toyota Sienna – and sparked a fire that consumed three of them. Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the accident, which caused significant traffic delays.
Details of the Incident
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the scene at approximately 10:49 a.m. on Tuesday. According to the CHP, the vehicles involved collided in the northbound lanes of Highway 87, near the Curtner Avenue exit. https://www.chp.ca.gov/ The impact ignited fires in two Tesla vehicles and the Lexus,requiring a substantial emergency response.
Ivana Balistreri and Lilliana were passengers in the Lexus and were pronounced dead at the scene. At least two other individuals sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Their current condition is unknown.
Family’s Plea for Facts
The Balistreri family is grieving the loss of Ivana and Lilliana and is seeking more information about the circumstances surrounding the crash. Ivana’s sister, Francesca Alexander, expressed the family’s devastation and hope that witnesses or anyone with information, including dashcam footage, will come forward to assist the investigation. “This has changed my family’s life forever,” Alexander stated. “We are absolutely shattered… It’s mostly just to know what happened and why did it happen.”
A GoFundMe page has been established to support the family during this difficult time. https://www.gofundme.com/ (Note: a specific link to the family’s GoFundMe was not available at the time of research and this is a placeholder).
Investigation Underway
The CHP is currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash. As of December 5, 2025, the cause remains undetermined. Investigators are examining all possible factors, including potential mechanical failures, driver error, and road conditions. The northbound Highway 87 was closed for several hours on Tuesday to facilitate the investigation and cleanup efforts.
Ongoing Updates
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the CHP.
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