DEERFIELD, Ill. (WLS) — A 17-year-old high school student was killed early Monday in a crash involving a Chicago Tribune box truck in north suburban Deerfield, authorities said.
Deerfield police and fire crews were called to the 1100-block of Waukegan Road shortly after 12:15 a.m., according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
Responding officers found an Audi SUV and a box truck at the location. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage. Video from the scene showed a Chicago Tribune box truck involved in the crash.
The Audi driver, 17-year-old Charles Halliday of Evanston, was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary autopsy findings determined that Halliday died from blunt-force injuries sustained in the collision. He was a student at Evanston Township High School.
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The school notified students and guardians of Halliday’s death in a message, saying, “It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our students, Charles Halliday, a beloved member of the Class of 2027. Charles was an exceptionally talented member of the ETHS Theatre community. The time, talent, and care he gave to this community were meaningful to so many, and his presence made a difference in ways that will always be remembered. His loss will be deeply felt by the many students, staff members, and others whose lives he touched. There is no easy way to process a tragic loss like this. We encourage students who need support to reach out to a trusted adult. Counselors and other student support staff are available at school for anyone who would like to talk, needs support, or simply needs someone to be with them. We also encourage families to check in with their students and make space for conversations about this loss… Our hearts are with Charles’s family, friends, teachers, and all who knew and loved him. As a school community, we will hold space for one another and support those who are grieving in the days ahead.”
The circumstances that led to the Deerfield crash were not immediately known. Authorities continue to investigate.
No further information was immediately available.
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