Killeen fire captain killed in crash, just after welcoming fifth child

KILLEEN, Texas – A fire captain in a Central Texas city was killed in a car crash Sunday morning, immediately after he welcomed his fifth child.

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The City of Killeen says Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III left an Austin hospital after welcoming his fifth child and was headed to pick up his other kids when a vehicle slammed into his car from behind. Taylor died in the crash.

“He was a highly respected and decorated member of our Fire Department, serving since 2014 and most recently assigned to the Training Division,” the City of Killeen said on Facebook.

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The city said Captain Taylor was known for his dedication, leadership, and countless deployments with Texas A&M Task Force 1 and TIFMAS.

“He will be remembered not only for his service, but for the impact he made on those around him,” the city said.