Incident Summary

Incident Summary

• A boat crash occurred around 7 p.m. on Sunday evening at Eagle Mountain Lake. The vessel struck a dock near Miller Avenue on the lake’s west side.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthNBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

• Three people were injured in the crash:

  • One adult was taken to Harris Methodist Hospital Downtown.

  • Two children were transported to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthCBS News

What’s Still Unknown

• The ages of the injured children have not been disclosed.

• Details regarding the severity of their injuries remain unclear.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

• Possible causes of the crash—such as whether alcohol, speed, operator error, or mechanical failure played a role—have not yet been specified. Authorities, including the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthPolice Accident Reports (888) 657-1460

Safety Context & Response Advice

This crash highlights how quickly boating accidents can happen—and how serious their consequences may be, even near docks. Safety officials regularly emphasize the importance of:

• Wearing life jackets for all passengers, including children.

• Having throwable flotation devices aboard.

• Exercising caution near structures like docks and maintaining appropriate speed and control.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthWFAA

• Avoiding substance use when operating a vessel—boating under the influence is illegal, and impaired handling increases risks.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthWFAA

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