68-year-old man’s life claimed in collision at Broken Bow Lake
Posted on Monday, June 29th, 2026 at 10:08 pm
BROKEN BOW LAKE, OK – A 68-year-old man’s life was claimed in a collision that happened at Broken Bow Lake on Sunday, OKCFOX said.
The incident happened before 5 p.m. near Marina Cove. EMS crews rushed to the scene and hurried the 68-year-old man to McCurtain Memorial Hospital where he later died.
The victim has since been identified as Willard Phillips, from Shawnee.
Law enforcement did not specify whether Phillips was involved in a motor vehicle or boat crash, and are actively working to determine the events leading to the accident.
This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice. However, the Oklahoma car accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.



