News Summary
A tragic hit-and-run incident in Livonia, MI has resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy and critical injuries to his mother and twin sister. Tia Robinson and her children were crossing the street after attending a festival when they were struck by a vehicle driven by Tammy Sandoval, who fled the scene. The driver has since been charged with multiple offenses, and the community rallies to support the Robinson family during this tragic time.
Livonia, MI – A woman has been charged in connection with a tragic hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy and left his mother and twin sister critically injured. The incident occurred around 10:46 p.m. on June 29, when Tia Robinson, 28, and her twin children, Khalil and Khole, were crossing Merriman Road near Lyndon Street after attending the Livonia Spree festival.
Khalil was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after the event due to the severity of his injuries. Both Tia and Khole were admitted in critical condition to a nearby medical facility. Khole has since been released, while Tia remains in a medically induced coma as family members grapple with the emotional impact of the situation.
The driver, identified as 55-year-old Tammy Sandoval from Mount Morris, fled the scene immediately after the crash. Authorities later discovered that Sandoval did not have a valid driver’s license, which had been suspended since August 2024 following prior arrests for drunk driving and for refusing to submit to a roadside breath test.
Sandoval was arrested the following day, June 30, and has been charged with multiple offenses. These include operating a vehicle with a suspended license causing death, two counts of operating a vehicle with a suspended license causing serious injury, and multiple counts of failing to stop at the scene of an accident while at fault, resulting in both death and serious impairment.
During her arraignment on July 3, a not guilty plea was entered on Sandoval’s behalf. Her bond was set at $600,000, with her next court appearance scheduled for July 10 and a preliminary examination set for July 17. If convicted of all charges, Sandoval faces a maximum sentence of up to 42 years in prison.
The community has come together to support the Robinson family during this difficult time. A donation page has been established by the Livonia First Responder Foundation to assist the family with medical expenses and other related costs as they navigate this tragic situation.
The accident has sparked renewed discussions on pedestrian safety, a growing concern in Michigan, where pedestrian-related accidents have significantly increased in recent years. At the time of the incident, law enforcement noted that traffic signals were flashing red for traffic on Lyndon and yellow for Merriman, which raises further questions about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Immediately following the accident, police administered aid to the injured individuals and launched a rapid investigation that led to the identification of Sandoval as the driver involved in the hit-and-run. The authorities emphasized that leaving the scene of an accident is inexcusable and highlights the ongoing issues of road safety.
This incident underscores the severe consequences of reckless or impaired driving on both victims and their families. As the legal proceedings against Sandoval unfold, the community is left to mourn the loss of a young life and the suffering of those who remain impacted by this tragic event.
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- Detroit News
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: pedestrian safety
- Lansing State Journal
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