US EditionKilleen fire captain killed in crash, just after welcoming fifth child
- Marvin Taylor III, a captain with the Killeen Fire Department, died in a collision in Austin, Texas, shortly after 1 a.m. On Sunday, May 11, 2025.
- Taylor was leaving a hospital after the birth of his fifth child and was heading to pick up his other children when his vehicle was rear-ended by a speeding car.
- An Austin police officer near Taylor’s vehicle administered immediate assistance until fire and EMS responders reached the scene, but Taylor was declared deceased there.
- Taylor served over 10 years with Killeen Fire, was promoted to fire captain in July 2024, and most recently worked as Operations Training Captain in the Training Division.
- Killeen Fire Department members are standing watch over Taylor and will remain until funeral services conclude, while the family processes this loss and requests privacy.
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A legacy of leadership and warmth for Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III
The Killeen Fire Academy has draped its walls in purple and black bunting, a solemn tribute to Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III, who passed away unexpectedly early Sunday. His loss is felt deeply across the community, especially among those who saw him not only as a dedicated firefighter but as a leader and family man. I feel he was a dad first, and a leader. Definitely a leader. Hes an awesome soul, an awesome person, said Taylor Hilt, a local ha…
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