A LaPorte County jury convicted Michigan City resident Miranda Suarez of reckless homicide and failure to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death, according to ABC57[1]. Hometown News Now[2] also reported the verdict.
What happened at Tall Timbers Apartments
The incident happened on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Tall Timbers Apartments in Michigan City. ABC57 reported that Miranda Suarez and her husband, Kyle Suarez, had been arguing when she drove away from the complex and struck him, then left. Medics attempted lifesaving measures before he was pronounced dead.
ABC57 reported that Suarez told investigators she did not mean to hit anyone. The Michigan City Police Department investigated the incident.
The murder charge was dismissed for an unspecified reason, according to ABC57. Suarez had previously pleaded guilty but withdrew that plea in April. Sentencing is scheduled for December 3, 2026.
What families should do after a fatal hit-and-run
When a driver leaves after striking someone, call 911 and ask police for the case number. A family can also ask the prosecutor's victim assistance office for updates about the criminal proceeding. Information about a hit-and-run injury claim can help explain why identifying insurance coverage and preserving evidence matter.
A criminal conviction does not automatically resolve a civil claim. Criminal and civil proceedings have different purposes, and the deadline for a civil claim continues to run while the criminal case is pending. Families can review how an Indiana wrongful death claim works and why it is important to check the applicable deadline promptly.
Why the Michigan City location matters
The incident happened at an apartment complex in Michigan City, within LaPorte County, and the Michigan City Police Department investigated. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the incident happened or where a defendant lives.
Indiana wrongful death claims are governed by statutes including Ind. Code 34-23-1-1. Most personal injury and wrongful death claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. The criminal case does not pause that period. A plain-language guide to Indiana wrongful death filing deadlines provides additional context.
Indiana also divides fault under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. Auto policies may contain intentional-act or family-member exclusions. Depending on the policy and the available liability coverage, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 may also need to be reviewed. Because video and other records can disappear, families should consider the need for timely evidence preservation after a vehicle incident.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps Indiana families understand wrongful death claims, insurance questions, and filing deadlines. Insurers may aggressively defend disputed coverage or fault issues, so careful review of the facts and policy language matters.
No outcome can be promised. If you have questions about a possible claim, you can request a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation or related proceedings may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
