RHOME, TEXAS — Aidan Cole Wilson, known to his family and friends as Cole, died at age 20 following an automobile accident on September 24, 2026, according to a family fundraising appeal shared by the Rhome Police Association.
The Rhome Police Association expressed condolences to Rhome Police Department Reserve Officer Daniel Roberson, his wife, Brett, and their family following Cole’s death. The circumstances of the accident have not been detailed in the information released by the association.
Family and community mourn Cole
Cole was Brett Roberson’s son. His mother remembered him as her “twin and mischievous boy” and described him as having a sweet and sensitive heart.
Daniel Roberson works full-time as an Irving firefighter and serves as a reserve officer with the Rhome Police Department. Brett works for the Southlake Police Department.
The loss has brought together colleagues and members of the local public-safety community as the family makes funeral arrangements and mourns Cole.
Fundraiser launched for family
The Rhome Police Association has organized a fundraiser to help the family with funeral expenses and immediate needs following Cole’s death.
The fundraising appeal was organized by Aaron Austin in Rhome, Texas. Supporters have been encouraged to contribute if they are able or share the fundraiser with others.
As the family grieves, the Rhome Police Association has asked the community to keep Cole’s loved ones in their thoughts and prayers.
Further details about the automobile accident were not included in the information reviewed for this report.