On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 9:30 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers, Rhome Fire, and Wise County EMS responded to a multiple-vehicle crash on northbound US-287 near Ramhorn Hill Rd.
A preliminary investigation indicates an SUV was traveling northbound when the driver struck two sedans parked on the shoulder. The driver also hit a pedestrian who was standing near one of the sedans. The driver of the SUV drove across the median, onto the southbound lanes, and struck a fourth vehicle. The driver tried to flee on foot and was apprehended by witnesses until law enforcement arrived.
The driver of the SUV was identified as a 58-year-old male from Boyd, TX. He was transported to Medical City Decatur, where he was treated and released into the custody of Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers. During the investigation, Troopers determined he was intoxicated. He was arrested and booked into the Wise County Jail for Intoxication Manslaughter – a Second Degree Felony, and for Failure to Stop and Render Aid Involving Death – a Second Degree Felony.
The pedestrian was identified as a 19-year-old female from Grand Prairie, TX. She was transported to Medical City Decatur, where she succumbed to the injuries sustained in the crash.
No other serious injuries were reported.
This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available.