DECOY, Ky. (WMDJ) — Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of an 82-year-old Ohio woman whose body was discovered Friday in Knott County.

Police began a missing person investigation late Thursday night, October 29, after an abandoned vehicle was discovered in the Decoy community.

During a search of the surrounding area Friday, investigators located the body of Patricia Leighton, 82, of Elyria, Ohio, several hundred yards from the vehicle.

According to state police, preliminary findings indicate Leighton, who had dementia, became disoriented and left her vehicle after it became inoperable.

Leighton was pronounced dead at the scene by the Knott County Coroner’s Office.

Authorities say no foul play is suspected at this time. Autopsy and toxicology results are pending as the investigation continues.