An investigation remains ongoing following a fiery early-morning crash over the weekend that left one person dead.

Cranston Police received reports of a crash and a vehicle on fire in the area of 550 Pontiac Ave. just before 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 17, according to a statement from Major Todd Patalano.

An investigation is said to have determined the vehicle – a red 2004 GMC Envoy – had been traveling northbound at speeds the major described as “well in excess of 90 mph” when it failed to negotiate the road’s curve, struck a traffic control signal pole and a cement block wall, and became consumed in flames.

The vehicle’s operator is believed to have been the sole occupant. Responders were initially unable to get near the vehicle due to the intensity of the flames and temperature and subsequent small explosions, according to Patalano.

As of Tuesday afternoon, police had not publicly identified the victim. Patalano said positive identification was unknown pending an autopsy and investigation on the part of the state medical examiner.

“This is a very difficult and tragic incident handled by our first responding officers and investigators,” Patalano said through his statement. “We express our deepest sympathy to the family of the deceased occupant.”

Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Sgt. Brian D’Amico at 401-942-2211.