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Motorist killed after crashing into sound barrier on I-35W identified

Motorist dead after crashing into sound barrier on I-35W in Burnsville
Motorist dead after crashing into sound barrier on I-35W in Burnsville 00:29

BURNSVILLE, Minn. -- The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a fatal crash on Interstate 35W in Burnsville late Sunday afternoon.

According to the state patrol, a driver in a Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on I-35W near McAndrews Road when the vehicle veered to the right shoulder and entered the ditch. The vehicle then hit the sound barrier and started on fire.

The driver was killed. On Monday, he was identified as 56-year-old David Enright, Lakeville.

There were no other people or vehicles involved. 

Emergency responders, including the Burnsville Fire Department, responded to the scene. The incident was reported to have occurred around 4:30 p.m. 

Road conditions were dry at the time. 

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