PHELPS, N.Y. — Police have identified the race car driver who they say died following a crash at Paradise Speedway in Phelps on Saturday.

Emergency crews initially responded for a report of an unresponsive person. The victim, later identified as Brian E. Hoisington, 49, was removed from his car by first responders and given medical care, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of death remains under investigation.