Teen killed in Barrington Hills crash ‘brought immense joy to everyone he met,’ sister says
- Posted on July 27, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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A tragic vehicle accident in Barrington Hills claimed the life of 17-year-old Colin Newnam on Saturday morning, leaving his family and community devastated. The rollover crash injured two additional teenagers, highlighting ongoing concerns about teen driving safety in Illinois. Colin's sister remembered him as a bright young man whose infectious personality touched everyone around him. This incident follows another fatal collision in Bedford Park just hours later, where four additional teenagers lost their lives, underscoring a disturbing pattern of fatal crashes involving young drivers.
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