Samuel Young Swain III Obituary Warner Robins, GA Death: Samuel Young Was Found Dead
The community of Warner Robins, Georgia is mourning the sudden death of 58-year-old Samuel Young Swain III, who was found unresponsive in the early morning hours of April 21, 2026, in the 600 block of South Houston Lake Road.
According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded at approximately 5:50 a.m. after receiving reports of a person lying in the roadway. When police arrived, they located Swain in the center turn lane and immediately attempted to assess his condition.
Despite rapid emergency response, Swain was pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities confirmed that no transport to a hospital was made due to the circumstances and severity of the situation.
The case has since been turned over to investigators, with the Houston County Coroner’s Office confirming the identity of the deceased and stating that the official cause of death has not yet been released. An autopsy has been scheduled at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab to help determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
Because the body was discovered in a roadway, the Warner Robins Police Department’s traffic division is leading the investigation. Officials are reviewing all available evidence, including possible vehicle involvement, environmental factors, and witness statements, to reconstruct what may have occurred prior to Swain being found.
The incident took place in a busy roadway corridor where early morning traffic is common, making the discovery particularly alarming for motorists and residents in the area. Investigators say the scene was secured immediately as they began documenting and collecting evidence.
Samuel Young Swain III is being remembered by those who knew him as a longtime member of the Warner Robins community. His sudden passing has left family, friends, and residents in shock as they await answers regarding the circumstances of his death.
Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact local law enforcement as the investigation remains active.