Man found dead in middle of the road, police investigating

WARNER ROBINS — Local police are investigating a death on a local road Tuesday morning.

According to Warner Robins Police Department, around 5:50 a.m. on April 21, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of S. Houston Lake Road. 

Once on scene, officers found a man who had died in the center turn lane. The traffic division responded to investigate due to his location in the roadway.

The victim has been identified as 58-year old Samuel Young Swain III of Warner Robins, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams.

Williams said Swain was pronounced on scene and the cause and manner of death are under investigation.

An autopsy is scheduled for later this week with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab.

Anyone with more information is encouraged to contact Sgt. Chris Fussell at (478) 302-5378 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers: 1-877-68CRIME.