Charles Halliday Obituary, Evanston Accident Death – Resident Die In A Fatal Crash

The Evanston community is facing the loss of Charles Halliday, a 17-year-old who died following a serious traffic collision in nearby Deerfield, Illinois, on Monday, November 9, 2026.

According to reporting citing the Lake County Coroner’s Office, Halliday was driving an Audi Q5 southbound on Waukegan Road near Journal Place when the vehicle swerved into the northbound lane. It then collided with a Chicago Tribune box truck in the 1100 block of Waukegan Road.

Emergency responders arrived at approximately 12:19 a.m. Halliday was pronounced dead at the scene. Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek later identified him as a 17-year-old resident of Evanston. Preliminary autopsy findings indicated that he died from blunt-force injuries sustained in the collision.

The Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team joined the investigation alongside Deerfield police. The circumstances that led to the vehicle crossing into oncoming traffic remain under investigation.

The death of a young person is a profound loss. Further personal details and any memorial or funeral arrangements should be shared only when confirmed by the family or an authorised source.

This article may be updated as additional verified information becomes available. The information is provided for general informational purposes and should not be taken as a substitute for official statements.