The Brief The family of 29-year-old Talyia Nesmith held a balloon release after she was killed in a hit-and-run earlier this week. The family of Talyia Nesmith gathered on Friday for a balloon release in her memory after she was killed in a hit-and-run, according to Philadelphia Police. But Talyia's younger sister spoke about their loss. The family is still in disbelief that the driver did not stop after hitting Talyia. The family shared that Talyia was preparing for a new chapter in her life.