Students at southeast Edmonton high school grieving student killed in weekend crash
Posted November 4, 2026 5:52 pm.
Students at Austin O’Brien Catholic High School in southeast Edmonton are grieving the loss of one of their own.
Liam Gallup, 17, was killed in a collision on the Sherwood Park Freeway near 50 Street on Sunday morning.
He was the passenger of a vehicle whose driver lost control, according to Edmonton police, and crossed into oncoming traffic before being struck by another vehicle.
A memorial for Liam outside the school had dozens of photographs of him, as well as candles, flowers and stuffed animals. On a table beside those objects was a hat and jersey of the Detroit Lions – Liam’s favourite football team.
Posters and flags were covered in messages of support for the late teen.
“Edmonton Catholic Schools and Austin O’Brien Catholic High School are grieving the loss of one of our students who passed away this weekend,” a spokesperson for the school division said in a statement to CityNews. “Our sincere condolences and prayers are with his family, friends, and school community during this difficult time.”
Edmonton Catholic Schools sent a critical response team to the school this week to provide students and staff with support, the spokesperson said.
“This team of trained professionals offers counselling and guidance in times of tragedy and loss. We are committed to supporting the school community with care and compassion in the days ahead.”
The drivers of the two vehicles involved in the fatal crash were not injured, though both were taken to hospital “for precautionary measures,” police said.
Authorities do not believe alcohol or speed were factors in the collision. The EPS’ major collision investigations section (MCIS) is investigating.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the young person who lost his life this morning,” Sgt. Timothy Connell said in a news release Sunday. “This tragic collision is a reminder of how winter road conditions can change quickly. We encourage all drivers to be mindful of these conditions and to look out for one another on our roadways.”
–With files from James Dunn
