MERCER — Authorities have identified the driver killed Sunday in a crash with a snow plow truck on Interstate 79 in Findley Township.

James D. Fanning Jr., 52, of New Sewickley Township, Beaver County, was identified following the results of a forensic dental examination, according to the investigation conducted by the Mercer County Coroner’s Office.

State police said they suspect Fanning was speeding southbound in his Chevrolet Tahoe about 7:05 p.m. when the sport utility slammed into the back of a PennDOT truck in the passing lane.

Troopers said the SUV caught fire and spun around after rear-ending the plow. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

East End volunteer firefighters in Mercer were called and put out the fire.

Mercer County Deputy Coroner Chris Loutzenhiser pronounced Fanning dead at the scene.

Jason McGhee, no age given, of Mercer, who was driving the plow, was not injured.