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Silicon Valley developer charged with murder in crash
Filed: Jul 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Summary: Zachary Chernicky was charged with two counts of murder after prosecutors say his Tesla hit stopped traffic at 142 mph.
WHO: Zachary Chernicky; Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office
WHAT: Charged with two counts of murder in connection with a fatal Tesla crash
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 12:17 PM ET
WHERE: San Jose, California
WHY: Prosecutors allege data shows Chernicky was driving at 142 mph before his Tesla slammed into stopped traffic.
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