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Tony Swain Jr.

Case from Akron, OH dated Sep 06, 2005

Victim Details

Tony Swain Jr.

February 11, 2022

Male

Unknown

Akron

OH

2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Tony

Swain Jr.

Unknown

Unknown

N/A

N/A

06/22/2026


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On September 6, 2005, Tony Swain Jr., a 10-year-old boy from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident. Around 7:45 AM, Tony and his 6-year-old sister were walking to school near Lovers Lane and Hammel when a speeding vehicle approached. In a heroic act, Tony pushed his sister out of the way to save her, but he was struck by the vehicle. The driver continued without stopping, leaving Tony fatally injured at the scene.

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