Two 18-year-olds killed in three-vehicle crash in Hoffman Estates
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two recent high school graduates have died after a crash Saturday morning in Hoffman Estates, police confirm.
The three-vehicle crash happened just before 9 a.m. near the intersection of Higgins Road and Barrington Road.
Amelia Mazeikis, 18, was driving one of the vehicles and was transported to St. Alexius Medical Center where they was pronounced dead. D'Shaun Tudela, 18, was a passenger in their vehicle and was transported to Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village, where he was also pronounced dead.
In a post on GoFundMe, Tudela's mother said they had just graduated from Schaumburg High School.
District 211 released the following statement regarding their deaths:
Class of 2023 graduates Amelia Mazeikis and D'Shaun Tudela were individuals with bright futures ahead of them, and this devastating news affects many in our Saxon high school community. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends, and we also offer our sincere condolences to all Schaumburg High School students, families and staff.
Student Services staff will be available beginning Monday at Schaumburg High School for anyone needing support.
Two other people involved in the crash were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say the initial investigation indicates that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash, but no other information was given.
The crash remains under investigation.