It was a quiet Monday afternoon in Michigan City, Indiana that turned into a nightmare for one family and their friends. Thirty-one-year-old Gregory Wyse was found dead in a ditch along the 700-block of Indiana State Road 212 after being struck by a vehicle that didn’t stop. Authorities say the driver fled, leaving the victim’s body behind as the community now grieves and demands answers.
According to the Michigan City Police Department, officers were dispatched at about 3:14 p.m. on October 27, after a passerby discovered a man in distress in a roadside ditch. When officers arrived, they found Wyse deceased, with injuries consistent with having been hit by a moving vehicle. The discovery sent shockwaves through the neighbourhood along the four-lane highway.
Early investigation work indicates Wyse had been walking southbound on Indiana 212 when he was struck by a vehicle travelling in the same direction. Instead of stopping, the driver reportedly left the scene. In the aftermath, police closed the roadway for several hours while they collected evidence: everything from debris to tire marks that could point toward the fleeing vehicle.
The Michigan City Police Investigative Division has taken the lead on the case, assisted by the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, the Long Beach Police Department, the Trail Creek Police Department, and the LaPorte County Coroner’s Office. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and tracking down leads in hopes of identifying the vehicle involved and the person behind the wheel.
As grief grips the community, law enforcement is urging anyone with information—even seemingly small details—to come forward. Lead Investigator Officer Daniel Revoir can be reached at (219) 874-3221 or via email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Facebook Messenger, the crime tip hotline (219) 873-1488, or the WeTip hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME. In some cases, rewards may be available for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Despite the tragic outcome, police emphasize that there is no active threat to public safety at this time. However, they stress that community assistance is critical to bring closure to this case and justice for the victim’s loved ones.
Friends and family of Gregory Wyse say the young man’s life was cut far too short, and now their pain is mixed with frustration as they await justice. They hope the driver will be found, held accountable, and that this tragic moment brings awareness to how devastating hit-and-run incidents can be.
In the coming days, investigators will continue analyzing evidence, canvassing the area for additional witnesses, and working to identify the vehicle involved. Meanwhile, the Michigan City community stands together in sorrow — determined that Wyse’s name will not be forgotten and that the person responsible will be found.
