Tampa Police Investigate Traffic Fatality on Swann Ave News Tampa Police TAMPA, FL. (APRIL 17, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal collision[...]

TAMPA, FL. (APRIL 17, 2026) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred late Thursday evening.

At approximately 10:37 pm on April 16, 2026, an adult male was in in the westbound travel lanes of W. Swann Ave, just east of S. Gomez Ave. Preliminary information indicates the man was seated in an unlit, darkened section of the roadway for reasons that remain under investigation.

At the same time, a 25-year-old woman driving a white 2017 Volkswagen Passat was traveling westbound on W. Swann Ave. Due to the limited lighting and the man's unexpected position on the roadway, the driver was unable to see him in time to avoid the impact. The front of the car struck the man. Unfortunately, he died at the scene.

The driver remained at the scene following the accident and has been fully cooperative with law enforcement. Investigators have determined that neither speed nor impairment were contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not cited, and criminal charges are not expected.

Traffic Homicide Investigators are now focused on positively identifying the man and notifying his next of kin. This remains an active investigation.