Driver dead after car went into water in South Dallas

One person is dead after a car went off the road and into the water in South Dallas.

Emergency crews responded to the 5400 block of 2nd Avenue on Sunday shortly after 4 p.m. when a 911 caller reported a vehicle had gone into White Rock Creek in the area.

Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and pulled the person from the vehicle.

They were taken to the hospital where they died.

On Monday, the Dallas County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 51-year-old Jose Tamez-Prado.

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Dallas police say they are investigating the incident.