The body of a Tennessee man was found in an Allen County field.

Kentucky State Police said troopers were contacted about 10 a.m. Tuesday by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the incident.

The man, identified as James E. Russell, 55, of Westmoreland, Tenn., was found in a field near his vehicle along the 200 block of Andrew Jackson Highway, police said.

Russell had been reported missing earlier Tuesday to Tennessee authorities, according to KSP.

A cause of death is unknown. An autopsy and toxicology exam are scheduled to take place Wednesday at the Office of the Kentucky Medical Examiner.