BEAUMONT, Texas — A former state representative is recovering from injuries he received while duck hunting on a trip in Louisiana.
Mark W. Stiles, who also served as executive vice president of Trinity Industries in Dallas, was hurt in a 'boating incident' on December 20.
According to a statement from Stiles' family, he was duck hunting with his son in Abbeville, Louisiana, when the boating incident happened, injuring both Stiles and his son.
He was taken to Abbeville General Hospital before going to Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital by medical helicopter.
"He was moved from ICU but remains hospitalized with serious, life-threatening injuries. His son suffered injuries and is recovering at home," the statement said.
"Stiles served District 21 in the Texas House of Representatives from 1983-1998," the statement continued.
Stiles and his wife, Karen, moved to Beaumont in 2019 after living for many years in the Dallas area before retiring from Trinity Industries.
Full statement from family of Mark W. Stiles:
Today, the family of Mark W. Stiles, former State Representative and Executive Vice President of Trinity Industries in Dallas, Texas, released information regarding a recent boating incident that occurred on December 20, 2020.
While duck hunting with his son, Ross Stiles, in the marshes south of Abbeville, Louisiana, Mr. Stiles and his son were passengers on a boat and sustained non-firearm injuries.
Mr. Stiles was transferred via helicopter from Abbeville General Hospital to Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital. Has was moved from ICU but remains hospitalized with serious, life-threatening injuries. His son suffered injuries and is recovering at home.
Due to the injuries he sustained, Mr. Stiles is concentrating on recovering and is not able to communicate with the public at this time.
Stiles served District 21 in the Texas House of Representatives from 1983-1998. He and his devoted wife Karen relocated to Beaumont in 2019 after living many years in the Dallas area before retiring from Trinity Industries.
The Stiles family appreciates the thoughtful prayers of family and friends and asks for privacy as Mr. Stiles and his son recover.