Killeen fire captain killed in crash, just after welcoming fifth child
- Captain Marvin Taylor III, a member of the Killeen fire service, died in a collision on May 11, 2025, shortly after leaving a hospital in Austin.
- Taylor had just become a father for the fifth time and was driving to gather his other children so they could meet their newborn sibling.
- His vehicle was rear-ended by a speeding car around 1:05 a.m., while an Austin police officer nearby provided immediate aid.
- Taylor served with the department since July 7, 2014, was promoted in July 2024, and held multiple fire certifications and specialized team memberships.
- The driver who struck Taylor was taken into custody, and the Killeen Fire Department and family are processing this loss while requesting privacy.
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'Highly respected': City of Killeen mourns fire captain killed in north Austin crash
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The city of Killeen is mourning the loss of Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III, who was killed in a two-vehicle crash in north Austin over the weekend. The Austin Police Department identified Taylor, 45, as the victim in the crash, per a news release from the agency on Tuesday. It happened in the 600 block of Koenig Lane, near Airport Boulevard, shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday. APD: 1 dead following crash off Koenig Lane Rodney Br…
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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