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Erickson Denies Seeing Impact in Iskander Wrongful-Death Trial

The civil case turns on credibility under a lower standard of proof.

Overview

  • Scott Erickson told jurors he did not see the collision and disputed retired MLB player Royce Clayton’s account that he watched Rebecca Grossman’s SUV hit the boys.
  • Erickson acknowledged deleting WhatsApp messages with Grossman after the crash and said he did not realize the chats could become evidence.
  • A forensic pathologist testified the boys died from blunt-force trauma with injuries that matched the grill pattern on Grossman’s Mercedes, while not ruling out contact with two vehicles.
  • Sheriff’s investigators said Grossman was traveling at more than 70 mph, her SUV’s safety system shut the car down after the impact, and a test three hours later measured her blood alcohol at 0.08%.
  • The Iskander family’s $100 million wrongful-death suit against Grossman and Erickson continues in Van Nuys, with the boys’ father expected to testify next.