17-year-old dirt bike rider killed in Joliet crash; driver charged with DUI: police

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- A 17-year-old Minooka boy riding a dirt bike was killed in a crash Monday night in Joliet, police said. The driver of the vehicle involved was charged with driving under the influence.

Joliet police said officers responded just before 8:40 p.m. to the intersection of West Jefferson Street and North Hickory Street for a reported crash with injuries.

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Police and the Will County Coroner's Office said Devin C. Davis was riding a dirt bike east on Jefferson, approaching Hickory, with two other dirt bike riders, when he ignored a red light and drove into the intersection, according to witnesses. The other riders stopped at the intersection.

Maxie Robinson, 38, of Joliet was driving north on Hickory in a Chevrolet Impala, when he hit Davis, police said.

It's believed Robinson had a green traffic light at the time of the crash, police said.

The teen was thrown from his bike and died on the scene.

The car involved also hit a vehicle that was parked on Hickory Street, police said.

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After the crash, Robinson beat up one of the other dirt bike riders, causing injuries, police said.

Police conducted sobriety tests on Robinson, and he was taken into custody.

Police also reportedly found open alcohol in his vehicle.

Robinson was charged with aggravated DUI and aggravated battery in connection to the crash.

He's currently being held at Will County Jail.

The two other dirt bike riders were cited for operating a non-highway vehicle on a roadway.

The intersection was closed for hours during an investigation Monday.

Anyone with video of the crash or additional information is asked to call Joliet police at (815) 724-3010.