Evanston school releases statement after 17-year-old student killed in tragic crash

Evanston Evanston school releases statement after 17-year-old student killed in tragic crash Seventeen-year-old Charles Halliday was killed in a crash around 12:19 a.m. in the 1100 block of Waukegan Road in Deerfield, according to authorities. By Alex Dvorak • Published November 10, 2026 • Updated on November 10, 2026 at 5:47 pm Evanston Township High School released a statement Tuesday after a 17-year-old student was killed in a tragic car crash in a northern Chicago suburb. "The ETHS community is mourning the loss of Charles Halliday, a beloved member of the Class of 2027. Our hearts are with Charles's family, friends, teachers, and all who knew and loved him," the school wrote in a statement. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE School officials said information surrounding a vigil remembering Halliday was being shared in student emails. "At the request of Charles’s family, we are sharing information about a vigil being held this evening in his memory," the message read. "The vigil will provide an opportunity for members of our school community to come together, remember Charles, and honor his life." Seventeen-year-old Halliday was killed in a crash around 12:19 a.m. in the 1100 block of Waukegan Road in Deerfield, according to police and fire officials. There, first responders were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving an Audi SUV and a box truck. Local Metra 1 hour ago ‘Ball of flames': Witnesses recount Amtrak crash into car that left 2 kids dead Veterans 2 hours ago Disabled veteran driving Route 66 with family to raise awareness Officers arrived to find both vehicles "heavily damaged," police said. Video showed a truck with a Chicago Tribune logo on it at the scene. The driver of the Audi, Halliday, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Lake County Coroner confirmed. A preliminary autopsy indicated he died of blunt force injuries from the crash. Details on the other driver's condition weren't immediately released. "Based on the seriousness of the crash, the Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) of Lake County was called to assist with the investigation," the coroner said in a release. The crash remained under investigation Monday evening. This article tagged under: Evanston