Body of man found near lake in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Police in Knoxville are investigating the discovery of man’s body in a pickup truck.

The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/12WEOO5 ) reported the body was discovered Sunday afternoon on the floor of the truck, which was behind Fountain City Lake. Police said the man was 43 years old. A family eating lunch at the lake notice the man on the floor of the vehicle and flagged down a passing Knoxville Fire Department truck.

The man’s name was withheld while his family members were told. His body was taken to the Regional Forensic Center for autopsy.

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