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‘I Should Have Went Back’: Woman Arrested in Fatal December Hit-and-Run in Tyler — What Tyler Families Need to Know The Tyler Tragedy That Changed Lives Forever It was supposed to be a routine December evening in Tyler. Instead, it became a night that would haunt one woman forever and leave a Tyler family shattered. On December 17, 2025, at approximately 11:47 p.m., a fatal hit-and-run accident occurred on West Gentry Parkway in Tyler, Texas. The incident involved a woman who, according to reports, struck a pedestrian and fled the scene—only to return later, make a devastating admission, and ultimately face criminal charges. The victim, whose identity has not been released to protect the family’s privacy, died at the scene. The driver, later identified as 34-year-old [Woman’s Name], allegedly told officers at the scene, “I should have went back.” Those six words—spoken in the immediate aftermath of a life-altering decision—carry the weight of irreversible consequences. They also serve as a stark reminder of the legal, moral, and human toll of hit-and-run accidents, particularly when commercial vehicles are involved. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases where a moment of panic, poor judgment, or outright negligence leads to catastrophic outcomes.…