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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Killeen Fire Captain Laid to Rest
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) — A funeral was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Copperas Cove for Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III. Hundreds of people across the Central Texas community gathered at the church to say their final goodbyes to Captain Taylor. A procession followed the service, led by the Killeen Fire Department, traveling from Holy Family Catholic Church through Killeen and ending at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Georgetown. He served with the Killeen Fire Department for over a decade and was promoted to captain in the summer of 2024. Taylor was also recently assigned to the training division. The Captain unfortunately lost his life on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in a car crash — he had just left the hospital after the birth of his fifth child. The City of Killeen and the Fire Department are dedicated to keeping Captain Taylor's legacy alive. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Killeen Fire Captain to be laid to rest May 20
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The family of Killeen firefighter Marvin Taylor III has confirmed visitation and funeral arrangements following his death on Mother's Day. The visitation will take place on Monday, May 19 at the Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, located at 211 West Avenue B, from 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Fire servicemembers will perform a salute at 4:30 p.m. There will also be a recitation of the Rosary and Eulogy at 6:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Copperas Cove on that day, located at 1001 Georgetown Road. Captain Taylor's funeral will be at the Holy Family Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 20 at 11 a.m. There is limited parking and the church can accommodate a maximum of 400 guests, with an overflow room available for viewing the service. A procession will follow the service, led by the Killeen Fire Department. The route will begin at the church, travel through Killeen and end at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Georgetown, located at 330 Berry Lane. An official route map will be distributed once available. The interment and the final department honors will be provided at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Georgetown. Captain Taylor was off-duty at approximately 1:05 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, and had just left an Austin hospital after the birth of his fifth child. While traveling to pick up his other children and bring them back to the hospital to meet their new sibling, his vehicle was struck from the rear by another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, killing him. The driver of the vehicle that struck Captain Taylor's vehicle was taken into custody by the Austin Police Department and has been charged. The City of Killeen says Captain Taylor began his service with the department on July 7, 2014. He was promoted to the rank of Fire Captain on July 12, 2024, and most recently assigned to the Training Division as the Operations Training Captain. He held numerous fire certifications including Swift Water Boat Operator, Advanced Structural Firefighter, Fire Officer 1 and, most recently, obtaining TCFP Field Examiner. Marvin was also a member of the Texas A&M Task Force 1 Water Rescue Team, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) Wildland Team. He deployed many times with both teams to various large-scale incidents both in state and outside on Texas. Captain Taylor's family and the Killeen Fire Department say they appreciate the community respecting the family's privacy during this time. They also are extremely thankful for the outpouring of support from residents near and far. The City thanks the Austin, Travis County and Central Texas emergency support service teams for their continued support. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Killeen fire captain killed in crash; man charged with intoxication manslaughter
The Brief Killeen fire captain Marvin Taylor was killed on Mother's Day in North Austin He had just welcomed his fifth child into the world Rodney Bremby was arrested for intoxication manslaughter in connection with the crash KILLEEN, Texas - A Killeen fire captain was killed in a crash on Mother's Day, just shortly after welcoming his fifth child into the world. "It was 100% devastating," said Killeen Fire Chief James Kubinski. "It was pure disbelief without a doubt." What we know Captain Marvin Taylor III has worked with the Killeen Fire Department since 2014. He was leaving the hospital after delivering his fifth child when he was hit and killed in a car crash on Mother's Day. An Austin Police officer witnessed the two-vehicle collision on Sunday at 1:05 a.m. in North Austin. The officer was next to Taylor at a stoplight at the intersection of East Koeing Lane and Airport Boulevard. He reported seeing a black Dodge SUV rear-end, the blue Toyota Sienna that Taylor was driving. The force of the impact threw Taylor's van 150 feet, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Taylor was leaving the hospital and on the way to pick up his other children to meet their new baby brother when he was killed on Mother's Day. What they're saying "This is a tremendous loss," said Kubinski. "We have continued the grieving process as an entire department. I don't believe that there's a single person on this department that Marvin did not interact with over his 10 years here." "Marvin, it was very important to him to be the sole provider for his family of five boys so that his wife Samantha was able to raise their kids and take care of all the needs," added Kubinski. Taylor is described as a positive person who always finds a solution to any problem and has a larger-than-life personality. "I remember one of his first weeks here," said Kubinski. "He came in my office and said, 'I know that this wasn't a selected assignment, but I do know that I'm going to do the best job that I can do. I'm gonna make you proud of the work that I am going to do.'" What we know 34-year-old Rodney Bremby was arrested for intoxication manslaughter. According to court documents, the black Dodge Durango had electronic data storage, which allowed investigators to see how fast Bremby was going. The speed limit on Koeing Lane is 45 MPH. The sensory diagnostic module showed Bremby was traveling 103 MPH upon impact. Bremby bonded out of the Travis County Jail on Wednesday with a scheduled court date for July 2. The incident is being investigated as Austin's 28th fatal crash of 2025, resulting in 32 deaths. What you can do Chief Kubinski said the community has shown overwhelming love and support for the family. "We want to make sure that we set up the family for success for the long run and not just the short term," said Kubinski. "Anybody is welcome to drop off any donations, and we will ensure that they are delivered directly to the family without any issue." Anyone who wants to donate to the Taylor family may drop off donations at the Killeen Fire Department or donate online. The Source Information in this report comes from reporting/interviews by FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest made in fatal crash involving Killeen fire captain
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) – The suspect in the Austin fatal crash involving Killeen Fire Department Captain Marvin Taylor III has been arrested and identified. Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash at approximately 1:05 a.m. Sunday. The crash occurred in the 600 block of E. Koenig Lane and involved an SUV and a van. The driver of the SUV has been identified as 34-year-old Rodney Bremby, who rear-ended the van. The driver of the van, later identified as Taylor, was pronounced dead at the scene. Bremby was arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter. SEE ALSO: City of Killeen mourning loss of fire captain Police say this incident is being investigated as Austin's 28th fatal crash of 2025, resulting in 32 fatalities. This investigation is ongoing. On the date of this crash in 2024, 26 fatal crashes resulted in 26 deaths. If you have any information on this case, you can contact Austin PD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111. You can submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting or calling 512-472-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- USA Today
Beloved fire captain dies in Mother's Day car crash after his child's birth
Beloved fire captain dies in Mother's Day car crash after his child's birth A beloved Killeen, Texas, fire captain died in an off-duty car accident shortly after the birth of his fifth child over the weekend, according to officials. The tragedy involving Captain Marvin Taylor III occurred on Mother's Day, May 11, after he left the hospital in Austin. According to a statement, Taylor was driving to pick up his other children when "his vehicle was struck from behind." Austin police in the area assisted Taylor while waiting for first responders. However, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was taken into custody. According to the statement from the city, the other vehicle was traveling "at a high rate of speed." News: Massive 7-alarm fire continues to burn at vacant Baltimore mattress warehouse Taylor described as an 'inspiration,' 'selfless' Taylor was a "highly respected and decorated member" of the department, where he had worked since 2014, according to the city of Killeen. "We are very fortunate to have known him for the 10 years he was with the Killeen Fire Department and part of our family," Chief James Kubinski said in a video to the community. A fundraiser created for his family raised more than $60,000 as of Tuesday morning. Its goal is set at $75,000. "Marvin has been an inspiration to us all, and we are grateful for his selfless service to our community," the caption stated. "He has always been there for others, putting their needs before his own. Now, we want to be there for him and his family." Taylor's body was returned home KWTX reported on May 12 that Taylor's body was escorted from Austin, where the incident happened, back to Killeen. Killeen is about 70 miles from Austin. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
