Plane Crashes on Highway, Kills 1

A small plane crashed on a busy suburban Atlanta highway during evening rush hour, striking several vehicles and killing the driver of a van. The Piper PA-32 and van, meshed together, exploded into flames as they skidded into support columns of an overpass in Roswell, said Danny Bowman, a Fulton County fire battalion chief. Police said the male driver of the van was burned beyond recognition. The pilot suffered burns on her hands and arms. Police said the pilot reported losing oil pressure and engine power. Authorities said southbound lanes could be closed all night.