Driver charged with DUI, among 2 seriously hurt after fiery crash into Beach Park building: sheriff

BEACH PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A man is facing DUI charges after crashing his car into a building in Lake County, Illinois early Sunday morning, the sheriff's office said.

It happened on the 3700 block of North Sheridan Road in Beach Park at about 3 a.m.

Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a Chevrolet Silverado on fire.

Both the driver and a passenger were seriously injured, and had to be taken to the hospital.

The driver, 23-year-old Roy R. Montoya-Medina, was later charged with DUI and reckless driving.

Building inspectors are assessing the damaged structure.