Suburban 17-year-old killed in tragic Deerfield crash: Coroner

Evanston Suburban 17-year-old killed in tragic Deerfield crash: Coroner The crash happened around 12:19 a.m. in the 1100 block of Waukegan Road in Deerfield, according to police and fire officials. Published November 9, 2026 • Updated on November 9, 2026 at 8:24 pm A 17-year-old driver was killed in a crash in the northern suburbs early Monday morning, authorities said. The crash happened around 12:19 a.m. in the 1100 block of Waukegan Road in Deerfield, according to police and fire officials. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE There, first responders were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving an Audi SUV and a box truck. Officers arrived to find both vehicles "heavily damaged," police said. The driver of the Audi, a 17-year-old from Evanston, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Lake County Coroner confirmed. He was identified as Charles Halliday, with a preliminary autopsy indicating 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. Local Chicago 1 hour ago Man charged after 19-year-old sexually assaulted, robbed at gunpoint in home invasion Elgin 2 hours ago Photos show ponies on the loose in northwest suburb before being returned home The crash remained under investigation Monday evening. This article tagged under: Evanston