Investigators are on the scene where a body was found in Trafford this morning.

The Warrior Police Department notified the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 8 a.m. today that a body had been found in a ditch on Warrior-Trafford Road near Faucett Drive.

Paramedics responded and the person was pronounced dead, according to Chief Deputy Randy Christian.

He said the department is investigating the incident as an accidental or natural death.

“We have ruled out him possibly being struck by a car and have ruled out any foul play pending the medical examiner’s report,” said Christian.

The department has not yet released the victim’s name. The incident is still under investigation.