Overview

• Captain Marvin Taylor III of the Killeen Fire Department died in a high-speed rear-end collision early on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
• Taylor had just left the hospital after the birth of his fifth child and was on his way to pick up his older children to introduce them to their new sibling.
• An Austin Police Officer was the first to arrive at the scene and provided aid, but Taylor was pronounced dead on-site; the driver responsible was arrested by police.
• Taylor served with the Killeen Fire Department since 2014, earning promotions and certifications, and was known for his deployments with Texas A&M Task Force 1 and TIFMAS Wildland Team.
• City and regional agencies have lowered flags and pledged support for Taylor's grieving family, with funeral arrangements still pending.