17-year-old boy charged with reckless homicide in crash that killed couple in Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- Police say an Oak Brook teen was driving 104 miles an hour moments before he lost control and killed a couple in Downers Grove.

The DuPage County state's attorney says a judge allowed Francesco Rendina, 17, out of jail Monday.

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The crash happened back in March on Highland Avenue and 35th Street.

Reid Jacobsen, 72, and his wife, 67, Katherine, were killed, after being hit by a BMW just before 7 p.m.

"This tragedy has had a profound impact on everyone involved and serves as a painful reminder of the consequences of reckless driving and excessive speed," Downers Grove Chief of Police Michael DeVries said. "Our thoughts are with the victims' loved ones as they continue to cope with this tremendous loss.

Rendina is charged as an adult with reckless homicide.

He and a passenger were also seriously injured in the crash.

"Mr. Rendina's alleged reckless driving on a busy road that resulted in a horrific crash and the loss of two lives demonstrates his complete disregard for public safety," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said. "To the family and friends of Ried and Katherine Jacobsen, I offer my sincerest condolences on their tragic loss. The sudden, heartbreaking loss of a loved one is devastating, and I wish them strength as they continue their lives with just their memories of Ried and Katherine to see them through. I commend the Downers Grove Police Department for their outstanding work on this very sad case and the DuPage MERIT Major Crash Reconstruction Team for their work as well. I thank Assistant State's Attorneys Nick Catizone and Sandi Tanoue for their efforts in preparing charges against Mr. Rendina."

Rendina is due back in court next month.