Although the events leading up to the crash were not immediately established, the Teslas and the Lexus caught fire after the crash. The fourth vehicle, of unknown make and model, fled the scene after the crash
San Jose, CA. – Authorities have released identities of a mother and her baby who died in a fiery car crash in San Jose on Tuesday morning.
Ivana Balistreri, 29, and her 1-year-old baby, Lilliana, were killed in the collision that took place on Highway 87 near Curtner Avenue at about 10:50 a.m. December 2, 2025.
The California Highway Patrol reported that two Teslas, a Lexus, and a fourth vehicle were involved in the collision.
Although the events leading up to the crash were not immediately established, the Teslas and the Lexus caught fire after the crash. The fourth vehicle, of unknown make and model, fled the scene after the crash.
The two people, identified as Balistreriand her child Lilliana, were killed in the crash.
Two other people were hurt in the crash and were transported to a hospital for treatment.
Further details on the accident were not immediately released.
The accident resulted in the closure of Highway 87 for several hours. An investigation into the collision is ongoing.
Statewide data from the California Highway Patrol SWITRS system shows that multi-vehicle crashes remain a primary contributor to freeway fatalities, with over 1,300 fatal multi-vehicle incidents reported in California in a single recent year. Urban freeways like Highway 87 are among the highest-risk corridors due to speed, traffic density, and nighttime visibility challenges
If you have lost a loved one in a San Jose car accident, contacting an experienced personal injury attorney promptly can protect your rights and help ensure proper compensation.