A driver who had been chased by a Walker County deputy, died in a fiery crash off Old Trion Highway, early Sunday morning.

The GMC Yukon burned in the crash and the body was sent to the crime lab. As of Tuesday evening, the identity of the driver has not been released. The chase happened Southbound on Highway 151, but the officer lost sight of the Yukon.  The crash occurred across the Highway 27 intersection at 151 Spur. The Georgia State Patrol says the vehicle crossed both lanes of Old Trion Highway, went airborne and hit a tree.  A fire quickly engulfed the vehicle.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

WQCH