A 21-year-old Dallas man is in custody facing a second-degree felony charge after a fatal intoxication manslaughter incident claimed the life of a local fitness instructor near White Rock Lake.
White Rock Lake pedestrian crash
Carnell Louis Watkins III was arrested following a crash at 2700 N. Buckner Blvd. that happened on March 12. Authorities identified the victim as Linda Louise Knowles, 60, who was struck while crossing the street.
The backstory:
According to Dallas Police Department records, the crash happened at 10:19 p.m. on March 12. Watkins was driving a silver 2017 Toyota Yaris when he struck Knowles. A witness told investigators they saw Watkins speeding before the crash.
Responding officers noted that Watkins had bloodshot, glassy eyes and smelled of alcohol. Although Watkins told officers he
Dallas man charged with intoxication manslaughter in death of 60-year-old fitness instructor
