Pedestrian Killed in Rhome Accident
Rhome police identified the pedestrian as Maria Philomena Dellow, 86, of Haslet, who died in a crash around 6:30 a.m. on U.S. 81/287 at County Road 4840.
Maria Philomena Dellow, 86, of Haslet, was killed in a pedestrian crash on U.S. 81/287 in Rhome on November 10, according to the Rhome Police Department.
What Happened on U.S. 81/287 South of Rhome
The crash happened at about 6:30 a.m. on the highway's northbound side, south of Rhome. Police said an elderly woman was struck by a vehicle. Police said a northbound vehicle passing by hit her first, and at least two more vehicles hit her after that. According to police, just a single vehicle stayed at the scene. Police said the first vehicle appeared to be a white passenger vehicle of unknown make and model that made a U-turn at County Road 4840 and left southbound on the highway.
CPR was performed at the scene, but she died there. Rhome police identified the woman as Dellow, 86, of Haslet. Rhome Fire Department, Wise County EMS, Rhome police, Boyd police, the Wise County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety all responded.
Where the Crash Investigation Stands
The northbound lanes of U.S. 81/287 were still shut down at 9 a.m. while law enforcement worked the scene. Police said they were reviewing video and speaking with witnesses to put together the chain of events. On Tuesday afternoon, police were still working to find and notify her next of kin. No information has been released about the driver who left. No charges have been announced.
When police say a crash is still under investigation, it usually means they are still collecting evidence and have not reached any conclusions.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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- wcmessenger.com, “Update for Tuesday, November 10, 2026”
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- wcmessenger.com, “Pedestrian killed in hit and run wreck”
- wfaa.com, “Elderly pedestrian killed in early morning hit-and-run crash, Rhome police say”
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