DRIFT, Ky. (WMDJ) – Kentucky State Police continues to conduct a death investigation after a deceased male was located in the Drift community of Floyd County.

KSP received a call on Tuesday, January 02, 2024 at 9:57 p.m. where the caller advised a possible deceased male had been located.

James Osborne, 64, of Minnie, was located outside his vehicle along Drift Hollow Road. Osborne’s body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the KSP Pikeville Post at 606-433-7711.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Detective Mahala Lewis. Detective Lewis was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel.