Suspect arrested for fatal hit-and-run in Xenia

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A 47-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on W. Main St. in Xenia, Ohio on Wednesday night. Police later located the suspected vehicle, a silver 2010 Land Rover, and identified the driver as Brandon Douglas Swan. Swan fled the area but was later apprehended by the Monroe Police Department in Butler County and charged with tampering with evidence and leaving the scene of an accident.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes are a serious problem in many communities, often leaving victims and their families without closure or justice. This incident highlights the importance of thorough investigations and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

According to authorities, the Xenia Police Division and Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 7:20 pm on March 4, 2026. They found the female pedestrian in the middle of the street and pronounced her dead at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing an SUV fleeing the area immediately after the crash. Police later located the suspected vehicle, a silver 2010 Land Rover with no license plates, a few blocks from the scene. Investigators identified Brandon Douglas Swan as the driver and learned he had left the Xenia-Dayton area in a different vehicle.

• The crash occurred around 7:20 pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
• Swan was located and arrested by the Monroe Police Department in Butler County.

What’s next

Swan will be extradited to Greene County to face the charges of tampering with evidence and leaving the scene of an accident.