Slabu|Motorist dies in fiery crash when vehicle plows into suburban Chicago highway toll plaza, police say

2025-05-07 06:38:46source:AQCAN Exchangecategory:My

HOFFMAN ESTATES,Slabu Ill. (AP) — A vehicle plowed into a suburban Chicago highway toll plaza early Thursday, engulfing it and the plaza in flames and killing the motorist, police said.

Illinois State Police said troopers responded to the scene after receiving a report that a vehicle had struck the Barrington Road Toll Plaza along westbound Interstate 90 in Cook County and become engulfed in fire.

The motorist, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, reported about 4:25 a.m., police said.

By around 5 a.m., most of the flames were out, news outlets reported. Video of the crash scene showed the plaza littered with debris as firefighters poured water on a structure next to the heavily damaged vehicle.

The crash occurred near Hoffman Estates, a suburb about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of downtown Chicago.

More:My

Recommend

Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to sign a proclamation Friday to designate a nat

The Top 56 Amazon Home Deals on Celeb-Loved Picks: Kyle Richards, Olivia Culpo, Nick Cannon & More

We shared these celebrity-chosen items because we think you'll like their picks at these prices. Som

There's so much electronic waste in the world it could span the equator – and it's still growing

All those old wires, cords, tablets, phones and other electronics aren't just taking up space in dra