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The trial for a Strongsville teen accused of murder following a deadly crash that occurred last July is underway. Mackenzie Shirilla, 18, faces multiple charges – including murder, felonious assault and aggravated vehicle homicide – in connection with a deadly crash that killed two people in July of 2022. 3News plans to stream the bench trial, which is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., in the video player above, as well as on our YouTube page. This past April, Shirilla pleaded not guilty as the judge continued her bond at $500,000 and assigned the case to Judge Nancy Margaret Russo. The judge also ordered a no-contact order. “That means yourself, your friends, your family members may not have any contact with the alleged victims’ families,” the judge told Shirilla. Strongsville police say the crash happened at 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022, near the intersection of Progress and Alameda. Upon their arrival, officers say they located a Toyota Camry “with severe damage and full airbag deployments.” All three occupants inside the vehicle – including Shirilla – were unconscious, not breathing and trapped inside the vehicle. 19-year-old Davion Flanagan and 20-year-old Dominic Russo were both pronounced dead at the scene. Shirilla, who was 17 years old at the time of the crash, was taken to the hospital via Metro Life Flight. She was arrested months later in November. Kaitor Kay reports: -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Visit our site: And be sure to download our app here:
