Fame, influence for a price of two lives

by Kaylah Crabdree, VOW staff • May 27, 2026

photo or infographic by Kaylah Crabdree

THE PRICE OF FAME. “The Crash” on Netflix dives into the story of Mackenzie Shirilla and the crash that tragically changed so many lived forever.

The Crash (2026) TV-MA

Director: Gareth Johnson

Genre: Crime documentary

Three entered the car and only one survived. Murder or accident, I suppose we will leave that up to the judge.

17 year old Mackenzie Shrilla, her boyfriend 20 year old Dominic Russo and good friend 19 year old Davion Flanagan, were driving home from a party at around 3 a.m.. Little did they know only one of them would make it alive. Suspicion that this tragic accident might not be an accident after all.

This documentary shares the emotions and words of not only family members of this fatal crash, but has interviews with people that have a reputation of not wanting to speak of what happened. Rosie Graham a well known fitness influencer and even the famous Mackenzie Shrilla were interviewed. So viewers such as myself, got an inside view of what happened inside the car instead of speculations as well as friends that believe Mackenzie would never kill her beloved boyfriend on purpose.

Fame and influence got the best of everyone in this situation. A million followers just for the price of two lives was the best deal in the world for Mackenzie Shrilla. It opened up doors for years to come, but it eventually opened up the wrong cell gate.

The crash quickly surged to number one on global charts in its debut week, staying strong and continuing to keep the number one spot.

If murder mysteries and crime is where you find joy, stop and enjoy this mind-rattling documentary. As it will change your perspective of friends forever.

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Kaylah Crabdree, VOW staff

Kaylah is a sophomore, and this will be her first year on the school’s newspaper and yearbook. This year and the year before she was on the school’s volleyball team. Her favorite snack is goldfish because they’re the snack that smiles back. After school, Kaylah plans to get a degree in journalism.