Tony Swain Jr. was 10 when he was killed in a hit-and-run on September 6, 2005, in Akron, Ohio. About 7:45 AM, Tony and his 6-year-old sister were walking to school near Lovers Lane and Hammel when a speeding vehicle approached. Tony pushed his sister out of the way and was struck; the driver did not stop and Tony died at the scene.

The fleeing car was described as a red or maroon Mercury Cougar or Ford Thunderbird, likely from about 1989 to 1995. The driver has never been identified and the case remains unsolved. Tony’s death spurred changes to school zone safety, including allowing crossing guards to cite drivers who flout safety rules. The Akron Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to submit a tip.

If anyone remembers seeing a red or maroon Cougar or Thunderbird in that area on the morning of September 6, 2005, please come forward with what you know.