By Dudley Evans –

The Roane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an individual whose body was discovered inside a vehicle earlier Tuesday morning.

According to sources, the vehicle had reportedly been parked overnight along Old Highway 70 near Midtown. A passerby checked on the occupant during the day and found them deceased.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the individual or the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation remains active and ongoing.