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.