Single-engine plane with person onboard crashes in Poplar Grove: officials

Single-engine plane crashes in Poplar Grove

A breaking story out of Boone County tonight where authorities say a small plane has crashed into a subdivision in Poplar Grove.

POPLAR GROVE, Ill. - A single-engine plane with one person onboard crashed in Poplar Grove on Sunday, according to officials.

What we know:

According to the Boone County Sheriff's Office, a single-engine plane crash was reported in the 300 block of Ridgestone Trail in Poplar Grove, Ill. on Sunday afternoon.

The plane crashed between two homes and hit a gas meter on one of the homes, which began leaking.

According to officials, the plane also hit a fence.

Crews are assisting with the response and the investigation is still ongoing, according to officials.

Residents are asked to avoid the area during the investigation.