Michael Ribando Jr. Killed in Hammond Hit-and-Run, Community Mourns 46-Year-Old Cyclist Lost in Tragic Crash.

Michael Ribando Jr. Killed in Hammond Hit-and-Run, Community Mourns 46-Year-Old Cyclist Lost in Tragic Crash.

The community of Hammond is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Michael Ribando Jr., a 46-year-old man who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash on the night of April 1, 2026. His sudden passing has left family, friends, and neighbors devastated as they come to terms with the loss of a life taken far too soon.

According to reports, the incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. at the intersection of North Baptist Road and Sunset Acres. Michael Ribando Jr. was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle. Instead of stopping to render aid, the driver fled the scene, leaving Ribando critically injured. Despite emergency response efforts, he did not survive.

Authorities have launched an active investigation into the hit-and-run, working to identify the driver responsible and bring justice to the victim and his loved ones. Community members are being urged to come forward with any information that may assist in locating the suspect or vehicle involved.

Michael Ribando Jr. is remembered as a kind-hearted individual whose presence touched those around him. His loss is being deeply felt throughout Hammond, where tributes and messages of support continue to pour in for his grieving family.

As the investigation continues, the community stands united in both mourning and determination—mourning the loss of a beloved man, and determined to see accountability for a tragedy that should never have happened.