Oak Brook teen caused deadly crash, sped over 100 mph, prosecutors allege

The Brief

  • A 17-year-old boy was charged in connection with a deadly crash in Downers Grove back in March.
  • Francesco Rendina, of Oak Brook, was charged with reckless homicide, a felony, prosecutors said.
  • He allegedly sped up to more than 100 mph seconds before the crash that killed a couple.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. A 17-year-old boy was charged in connection with a west suburban crash that killed a couple back in March.

Francesco Rendina, 17, of Oak Brook, was charged with two counts of reckless homicide, a felony, and was prohibited from driving by a judge, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.

He was also prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol or drugs, other than those medically prescribed.

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