From The Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday, Feb. 23, that a body was located in a wooded area near the 100 block of Elfreth Johnson Road in eastern Jefferson County.
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According to the coroner’s report, on Feb. 21, 2023, Franklin was the driver of a motor vehicle involved in a single-vehicle wreck at Carson Road North and Elfreth Johnson Road.
“Reportedly, the decedent ran away from the accident scene while being treated by paramedics,” Yates said.
Franklin was reported missing by family on Feb. 22, and on Feb. 23, his body was found unresponsive by family members in a wooded area behind a business in the 100 block of Carson Road North.
An autopsy was performed on Friday to assist in determining the cause of death.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding both the wreck and death.