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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect charged with Intoxication Manslaughter for Abilene man killed at Possum Kingdom Lake
PALO PINTO COUNTY, Texas () – A suspect has been charged with Intoxication Manslaughter in connection to the death of an Abilene man killed at Possum Kingdom Lake this weekend. Justin Pillard was booked into the Palo Pino County Jail Saturday for Intoxication Manslaughter with Vehicle then was releaed from jail after posting a $30,000 bond. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says Pillard was operating a boat when the boat's propeller struck and killed a 23-year-old Abilene man who was being pulled in a tube behind. This young man, who has not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. No further information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fatal boat propeller strike at Possum Kingdom Lake under investigation
PALO PINTO COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) – A fatal boat incident on Possum Kingdom Lake led to the arrest of a boat operator on Friday, June 6. According to the Mineral Wells Area News, it happened yesterday evening. Texas Game Wardens, the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office and Sacred Cross EMS all responded to a call about a propeller strike on PK Lake. Based on a statement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, a 23-year-old man from Abilene was being pulled on a tube by a boat carrying three people when the boat's propeller struck him. According to public information officer Maggie Berger with Texas Parks and Wildlife, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Allegedly, the operator of the boat, 21-year-old Justin Pillard from Abilene, was arrested by the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office and is facing charges of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. This case is still under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
