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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Abilene man killed in Possum Kingdom Lake propeller strike
The Brief A 23-year-old Abilene man died Friday after being struck by a boat propeller on Possum Kingdom Lake. The boat operator, Justin Mitchell Pillard, 21, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. The incident is currently under investigation by Texas Game Wardens. PALO PINTO COUNTY, Texas - Texas Game Wardens, the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office and Sacred Cross EMS responded to a propeller strike on Possum Kingdom Lake on the evening of June 6. What we know A 23-year-old Abilene man was being pulled on a tube when he was struck by the vessel's propeller. Three people were on board the vessel at the time. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The vessel operator, Justin Mitchell Pillard, 21, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. What we don't know Further details are currently unavailable out of respect for the victim's family. Texas Game Wardens are conducting an ongoing investigation. The Source Information in this article was provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
