A Mount Morris woman who previously pleaded guilty in a fatal Livonia hit-and-run case has now been sentenced to prison, bringing a high-profile case that New Media Detroit first reported on during the plea phase to its next legal milestone.
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Tammy Sandoval, 55, was sentenced this week in Wayne County Circuit Court to five to 15 years in prison for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended, revoked or denied causing death. She also received a concurrent sentence of three to five years for one count of operating while license suspended, revoked or denied causing serious injury.
Guilty Pleas Previously Reported
Sandoval had previously pleaded guilty to the same two charges she was sentenced on, a development that New Media Detroit covered when court records were first filed. As part of that plea agreement, multiple additional charges were dismissed by prosecutors.
Those dismissed counts included:
- Failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death
- Failure to stop at the scene of a serious personal injury accident (two counts)
- An additional count of operating while license suspended causing serious injury
The dismissals were formally entered in a court disposition signed by Nicholas Hathaway.
Deadly Livonia Crash
The case stems from a June 29, 2025 crash in Livonia, where authorities say Sandoval struck three pedestrians while driving at approximately 10:45 p.m.
Investigators allege that 28-year-old Tia Robinson of Detroit was crossing the roadway with her 3-year-old twins when Sandoval’s vehicle hit all three. Police say Sandoval fled the scene after the collision.
One of the twins, a young boy, later died from his injuries. Robinson and her daughter survived but suffered severe, life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized.
Investigation and Arrest
Following a multi-day investigation, police identified Sandoval as the driver and charged her shortly thereafter. Court records confirmed she was driving while her license was suspended, revoked or denied at the time of the crash.
With sentencing now complete, Sandoval will serve her prison terms concurrently, with the longest sentence carrying a maximum of 15 years.
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