Editor’s note:  The deceased youth is Jackson Levi Miller, 13, of Prophetstown, IL.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Whiteside County Sheerrif’s Deputies were dispatched to the 18000 block of Lomax road, in reference to a traffic crash involving an SUV and a dirt bike.

Upon arrival, Deputies located a 13-year-old male, who was unresponsive.  Deputies and EMS personnel rendered medical aid; however, the juvenile ultimately was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Prophetstown Fire & EMS; Illinois State Police; Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police; the Whiteside County Coroner’s Office; Randy’s Towing.

This incident remains under investigation by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit.  No further information will be released at this time.