UPDATE (11:34 a.m., Aug. 17): Pima County Sheriff's Department has identified the body pulled from the burning car as 38-year-old Luz Padilla-Fragozo.
*Editor's note: A previous version of this story contained identifying information about the victim that was potentially inaccurate.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Sheriff's Department responded to a burning car near I-19.
The incident occurred on August 15 around 2 a.m. near I-19 and East Continental Road.
After the Green Valley Fire Department extinguished the fire, deputies found a body in the car, burned beyond recognition.
Deputies say the incident was captured on video, confirming only one vehicle was involved.
The car exited from Southbound I-19 at Continental Road then struck a light pole, rolled, and caught fire.
Investigation remains ongoing.
The identity of the driver is being withheld until next of kin has been notified.
*Editor's note: A previous version of this story contained identifying information about the victim that was potentially inaccurate.
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