Driver killed as car, I-90 toll plaza engulfed in flames after crash

SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A driver was killed after slamming into an I-90 toll plaza, engulfing both the car and the plaza in flames Thursday morning, Illinois State Police said.

The incident occurred at about 4:24 a.m. the toll plaza at the exit ramp for West Barrington Road.
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The entire toll plaza became engulfed after a car slammed into it and caught fire. By around 5 a.m., most of the flames were out.

Police said the driver of the car was killed in the crash.

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Authorities closed the ramp to cleanup after the crash.