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Tyler Manslaughter Sentence: Justice for Jessica Palma and the Reality of Pedestrian Truck Accidents in East Texas A long-delayed chapter of justice has finally closed in Tyler, Texas. Nearly a decade after a catastrophic crash on Gentry Parkway claimed the life of 29-year-old Jessica Palma, the man responsible has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Frank Brinkney Cobb recently pleaded guilty to manslaughter, ending a saga that began in 2016 and involved years of the defendant evading law enforcement. At Attorney911, we have spent over 27 years fighting for families in Smith County and across Texas who have been shattered by reckless driving. While a prison sentence provides a level of criminal accountability, it cannot undo the devastation caused when a multi-ton truck veers off a Tyler roadway and strikes a defenseless pedestrian. This case highlights not only the lethal nature of truck-versus-pedestrian collisions but also the critical importance of relentless legal pursuit when a driver attempts to escape the consequences of their actions. If you or a loved one has been involved in a similar incident, you need more than just a lawyer; you need a legal emergency team. Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911. The Mechanics of the…