5-Year-Old Killed and 14-Year-Old Injured in Rhome Two-Vehicle Crash on 287; Christopher Fowler Arrested

Rhome, Texas (December 20, 2021) – A child was killed, and another was injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Rhome, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened on December 19, on 287.

Police said Christopher Fowler, 18, of Northlake was driving on the wrong side of the roadway. A trooper saw him and attempted to stop the crash by driving parallel to him and cutting him off. The trooper was unable to make it in time, and Fowler crashed into another vehicle occupied by two children.

One of the children, a 5-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other child, a 14-year-old, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Fowler fled the scene. Authorities were able to track him down, and he was arrested. He has been charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of an accident involving injury or death.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We also wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statutes which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.