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Fire chief expecting 3rd child fatally struck by car while directing traffic
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, identified as Mabank Fire Chief Charlie Woodard, was struck by a car while directing traffic.
A tragic incident occurred in Mabank, Texas, involving a fire chief who was also a police officer. The individual, identified as Mabank Fire Chief Charlie Woodard, was struck by a car while directing traffic. This incident took place on a Saturday night after the Mabank Rodeo.
At the time of the incident, Woodard's wife was expecting their third child. Unfortunately, the fire chief died as a result of being hit by the car. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the accident and any subsequent investigations or actions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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