Evanston student killed in Deerfield crash
Police report Charles Halliday, 17, died at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Waukegan Road.
By Zoe Harrison ·
Charles Halliday, a 17-year-old resident of Evanston, died early Sunday morning after his vehicle collided with a box truck in Deerfield.
Deerfield police stated that officers and the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District responded to a call in the 1100 block of Waukegan Road at approximately 12:19 a.m. The report indicated a crash involving two vehicles.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel found an Audi SUV and a Chicago Tribune box truck in the roadway. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Halliday, who was driving the Audi, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Lake County Coroner's Office completed an autopsy and released preliminary findings. The results indicate that Halliday died from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash.
Evanston Township High School identified Halliday as a member of the class of 2027 and a participant in the school's theater program. In a letter to students and families, the school described the time and care he provided to the community. The administration noted that his presence made a difference and that his loss will be deeply felt by students and staff.
School officials said counselors and student support staff are available to assist those affected. They also encouraged families to check in with their students and create opportunities to discuss the loss. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
