School grieves following death of beloved Evanston high school senior in Deerfield crash

Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times SHARE COPY LINK Share CLOSE Twitter Facebook Bluesky Email Reddit Flipboard A suburban community is mourning after an Evanston Township high school student was killed in a crash early Monday. Charles Halliday, 17, was driving an Audi SUV when he crashed with a box truck just after midnight Monday in the 1100 block of Waukegan Road in Deerfield, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office. Halliday, of Evanston, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Deerfield Police Department. The coroner’s office said Halliday died from blunt force trauma. Halliday was a senior and member of the theater community at Evanston Township High School. “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,” said principal Quiana McNeal in a statement. “His loss will be deeply felt by the many students, staff members, and others whose lives he touched.” McNeal encouraged students who needed support to reach out to an adult for help. “Our hearts are with Charles’s family, friends, teachers, and all who knew and loved him,” said McNeal. “As a school community, we will hold space for one another and support those who are grieving in the days ahead.” SHARE COPY LINK Share CLOSE Twitter Facebook Bluesky Email Reddit Flipboard Cindy Hernandez Chicago Sun-Times News reporter Next Up In Crime Man fatally shot himself as authorities tried to arrest him in Back of the Yards, police say Cops question person of interest after home invasion, sexual assault at gunpoint in Auburn Gresham Moped driver fatally shot man in Little Village, police say Employee hospitalized after break-in at Avondale restaurant Mayor Johnson upends gunshot-detection pilot after voters resoundingly back the technology Chicago man charged in fatal shooting of violence interrupter Andre Thomas in Chicago Heights