Police identify body found in ditch in Crossville
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Friday, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office identified an individual found in a ditch. Police said the body was found in the Pleasant Hill area on Highway 70 West.
Police arrived on the scene at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday and started investigating.
The sheriff’s office identified the body as 32-year-old Timothy Thompson. He is from Lewis Road in Pleasant Hill, police said.
The Medical Examiner’s Office said there were no signs of trauma. Additionally, they do not believe foul play was involved.
Officers said they will know the exact cause of death after the medical examiner’s report is finished.
“Our condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Thompson,” Sgt. Gary Howard said.
