Text Messages Reveal Intimate Relationship Between Drivers in Fatal Crash

Texts between Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson shed light on their personal connection as co-defendants in high-profile case.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Text messages between Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson, revealed in a recent court filing, shed new light on the romantic relationship between the two drivers involved in the incident that led to Grossman's murder convictions for the killing of two young brothers in Westlake Village. The pair kept up an amorous correspondence for more than two years, even as their legal situations diverged.

Why it matters

The text messages provide a rare glimpse into the personal lives of the two individuals at the center of this high-profile case, which has drawn significant public attention. The messages reveal the complex dynamics between the co-defendants as they navigated the legal proceedings and their own relationship.

The details

The text messages, sent via WhatsApp, span from about a month after the crash to the day Grossman was found guilty and remanded into custody. They show an intense, at times strained, connection between Grossman and Erickson, who were racing their Mercedes SUVs when the fatal crash occurred. While Grossman was convicted and sentenced to 15 years to life, Erickson was only charged with misdemeanor reckless driving, which was later dismissed.

  • The text messages were revealed in a court filing in January 2026, about two years after Grossman's conviction.
  • The messages span from about a month after the crash in September 2020 to February 2024, the day Grossman was found guilty.

The players

Rebecca Grossman

A 62-year-old former Hidden Hills resident who was convicted of murder for the deaths of two young brothers in a 2020 crash in Westlake Village.

Scott Erickson

A 58-year-old former Major League Baseball pitcher who was driving separately from Grossman at the time of the fatal crash, but was only charged with misdemeanor reckless driving, which was later dismissed.

Peter Grossman

Rebecca Grossman's estranged husband, a plastic surgeon who was the owner of the vehicle she was driving during the crash.

Nancy and Karim Iskander

The parents of Mark and Jacob Iskander, the two young brothers killed in the crash, who have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Grossman, Erickson, and Peter Grossman.

Alexis

Rebecca Grossman's daughter, who testified at the trial that she saw Erickson surreptitiously observing the investigation of the crash and that he then confronted and threatened her.

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What they’re saying

“You make me feel like a sex craved [sic] kid,”

— Rebecca Grossman (WhatsApp messages)

“Yes or no, do you seriously think my car was within 100 yards of you?”

— Scott Erickson (WhatsApp messages)

“My sweet dear Scott, I haven't been able to sleep at night for awhile now. My mind and my heart keep searching for the right answers.”

— Rebecca Grossman (WhatsApp messages)

“Not my fault. Wasn't there. If your mom has phone privileges, please tell her to call me if there's any way I can help in the retrial.”

— Scott Erickson (WhatsApp messages)

What’s next

A jury trial in the Iskanders' wrongful-death lawsuit against Grossman, Erickson, and Peter Grossman is scheduled to begin on April 13.

The takeaway

The text messages reveal the complex personal and legal entanglements between the two drivers involved in the fatal crash, highlighting the human drama behind this high-profile case and the lasting impact on the families affected.