A total of six teens were in the vehicle at the time of the crash, but only two survived - the driver and front-seat passenger.
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Police said the teenage driver of the Mercedes SUV was speeding and trying to go airborne over a hill just before 2:30 p.m. at 89th Street and 85th Court, but lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree, causing the SUV to split in half.
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Two brothers, Omarion and Jemerrio Rieves, were killed. Police have also identified the other two victims as Destiny Giera and Nathaniel Phillips.
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Investigators said the driver is facing reckless homicide charges.
A balloon release was held Sunday night to honor the lives of the teens killed.
Vigil held for 4 teens killed in Hickory Hills crash after vehicle splits in half