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Teen killed in south Bibb single-car accident

He was injured in the accident and later died at the hospital
Credit: WMAZ

MACON, Ga. — Georgia State Patrol is investigating after a teenager died Wednesday following a single-car accident.

According to GSP’s Public Information Office, troopers from GSP Post 44 in Forsyth were sent to an accident with injuries on Hartley Bridge Road around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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Their investigation shows a 2007 White Toyota Camry left the road in a curve and hit a tree. 

Both people inside the car were taken to the Medical Center, Navicent Health.

On Wednesday morning, the trooper was told that the passenger, identified as 17-year-old Dawson Swain, died from his injuries.

The name of the driver was not available from Georgia State Patrol. The crash is still under investigation.

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