According to Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers, the body of a man found in an SUV near Benton is a man reported missing from Louisiana.
The Mississippi Crime Lab positively identified 32-year-old Shawn King of Benton, Louisiana.
According to investigators, King was supposed to start a new job. Relatives reported him missing August 3.
Authorities say it appears King fell asleep while driving and hit a tree.