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1 killed, 1 injured in fiery crash on I-20, sheriff's office says

Witnesses told deputies at the scene that the car had been swerving in and out of traffic while speeding before it hit a pole and caught fire, officials said.
Credit: WFAA

This story has been updated at 6:24 p.m. with the identities of those involved in the crash.

One woman died and one man was injured in a crash on I-20 at Polk Street shortly after midnight Sunday, officials with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office tell WFAA. 

A white Chevrolet Camaro had hit an overhead signpost and became fully engulfed in flames, according to officials with the sheriff's office. 

The Dallas Fire Department responded to put out the fire, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said. 

Witnesses told deputies at the scene that the car had been swerving in and out of traffic while speeding before it hit the pole and caught fire, officials said. 

The woman, 38-year-old Tammy Price, died on the scene, according to officials with the sheriff's office. Medical examiners identified her Sunday afternoon.

The man, 40-year-old Darian Price, was taken to a local hospital for his injuries. Officials did not say what condition he is in, but did say they were unable to interview him due to those injuries. 

This is a developing story. WFAA will update it as we receive more information. 

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