For 26-year-old Tyler Macmillan, July 20, 2024, was just another night—until it wasn’t. He was walking along a road in Palm Beach County when a car came out of nowhere, hit him, and sped off. He was left lying there, injured and alone, while the driver vanished into the night. Six months later, Tyler and his family are still waiting for answers.
No Leads, No Arrests—Just Silence
Despite an ongoing police investigation, no arrests have been made. Tyler’s family is desperate for closure, but with each passing day, their hope fades. “It’s like he doesn’t matter,” his mother said, her voice breaking. “Who could just leave someone like that and go on with their life?”
A Growing Problem in Palm Beach County
Tyler isn’t the only victim. Hit-and-run cases in Palm Beach County have jumped by 25% in the past year, yet arrests remain rare. Families are left in limbo, unable to move forward because the people responsible are still out there. “How many more people have to get hurt before something changes?” asked a local activist pushing for tougher penalties.
The Emotional Toll
For Tyler, the physical injuries were painful, but the emotional scars cut even deeper. “I replay that night in my head all the time,” he said. “I just want to know who did this. I want to know why they didn’t stop.” His family feels the same, struggling with anger, grief, and the frustration of not knowing.
Will Justice Ever Come?
The police say they’re still investigating and encourage anyone with information to come forward. But for Tyler and so many others like him, justice feels out of reach. His mother holds onto one hope: that someone, somewhere, will do the right thing and speak up.