Teen Driver Faces Charges in Fatal Crash

Teen Driver Faces Charges in Fatal Crash

Published: May 13, 2026

Duration: 1:20

Seventeen-year-old driver charged with reckless homicide after high-speed crash kills Illinois couple. Francesco Rendina faces two counts of reckless homicide for causing a fatal crash while speeding at 104 mph. Victims, Ried Jacobsen, 72, and Katherine Jacobsen, 67, died in the collision. Rendina released pre-trial with strict conditions, back in court June 15th. Authorities warn of dangers of speeding and reckless driving.

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