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CBS News
a day ago
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Family of victims in deadly hit-and-run in Livonia speak out
Family of victims in deadly hit-and-run in Livonia speak out Family of victims in deadly hit-and-run in Livonia speak out Family of victims in deadly hit-and-run in Livonia speak out On the night of June 29, Michael Robinson got a call he will never forget. "I turned the corner, and I saw my wife fall to the floor, and I knew something was definitely wrong," said Michael Robinson. His daughter, Tia Robinson, and her 3-year-old twins were struck as they were walking near Lyndon Street and Merriman Road in Livonia. Tia Robinson and her daughter were seriously injured, and her young son was killed. "We had no idea the devastation that we would be facing," said Michael Robinson. Police say the driver accused in the hit and run, 55-year-old Tammy Sandoval of Mt. Morris, originally took off and was later arrested. She faces several charges, including driving with a suspended license and failure to stop at a scene causing serious injury and death. Her bond is set at $600,000. Michael Robinson says he is still processing his feelings around Sandoval's arrest. "I'm not mad at her, I'm not upset, and hold no grudges. The best way I can say it is I really don't know how I feel," said Michael Robinson. Michael Robinson says his daughter remains hospitalized, recovering from severe injuries. "Nothing's changed; they have her still sedated," said Michael Robinson. He says his young granddaughter is doing much better, having been released from the hospital this week, and is now back home with family. "She's all scratched up, scarred up, but she has no broken bones or anything," said Michael Robinson. Michael Robinson says the support from the community has been incredible, namely the thousands of dollars raised by the Livonia First Responder Foundation to help. "They have showed us more love than we would ever imagine, and for them to reach out to us and extend the hand of gratitude, as they've done, and all the people that have donated, we really and truly appreciate it," said Michael Robinson. As their family navigates a long recovery, Michael Robinson says they are leaning on each other during this tragic time. "My daughter, she would move heaven and earth for her kids. She loved her children very dearly, and this is going to be hard to let her know that she lost her baby," he said. If you would like to support Tia Robinson and her family, reach out to the Livonia First Responder Foundation.
CBS News
3 days ago
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Mt. Morris woman charged in fatal Livonia hit-and-run that killed young boy, injured two
A Michigan woman has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run crash that killed a young boy and injured his mother and sister Sunday in Livonia. Tammy Sandoval, 55, of Mt. Morris, has been charged with operating while license suspended, revoked or denied – causing death, two counts of operating while license suspended, revoked or denied – causing serious injury, failing to stop at the scene of an accident while at fault – causing death, and two counts of failure to stop at the scene of an accident – causing serious impairment. Sandoval is expected to appear in court for an arraignment hearing Thursday in 16th District Court, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said. The crash happened near the Livonia Spree festival area, around the time the crowds were leaving the festival. Tia Robinson of Detroit was crossing Merriman Road with her 3-year-old twins, son Khalil and daughter Khloe, when all three were struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene. The boy died as a result of his injuries. Robinson and her daughter were admitted to a hospital, where they were listed in critical condition. Livonia police were able to identify the driver later and took the suspect into custody. The above video originally aired on June 30.
CBS News
4 days ago
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Mother, daughter, remain hospitalized after hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Livonia
A mother and 3-year-old girl remain in the hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Livonia, Michigan, that killed the girl's twin brother. Police have since identified the mother as Tia Robinson of Detroit, her daughter as Khloe and her son as Khalil. Robinson and her daughter remained in critical condition Tuesday. The Sunday night crash occurred near the Livonia Spree festival area, around the time the crowds were leaving the festival. The Livonia First Responder Foundation has announced it is assisting the family. In the meantime, a 47-year-old Mount Morris woman was identified as the driver and has been taken into custody "The Livonia Police Department would like to thank the public for their cooperation and assistance in providing timely information, which played a critical role in locating the vehicle and in the subsequent arrest of the driver," police said. The investigation is continuing.
