Texas Fire Chief Killed While Directing Traffic at Mabank Rodeo | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

Mabank Fire Chief killed at Saturday night rodeo, officials say

Sources say Chief Woodard was killed while directing traffic at the Mabank Rodeo

Procession planned for fallen Mabank Fire Chief Charlie Woodard

MABANK, Texas (KETK)-- A procession has been scheduled in honor of Mabank Fire Chief Charlie Woodard, who was fatally struck by a pickup truck while directing traffic after the Mabank Rodeo on Saturday. According to the Mabank Police Department, of which Woodard was also a member, the procession is expected to begin at 11 a.m. on [...]

Mabank to honor fallen fire chief Charlie Woodard with community procession

The Mabank community mourns Fire Chief Charlie Woodard, who died while directing traffic at a rodeo, with a procession set for 11 a.m. June 30 to honor his service.

Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas.

MABANK FIRE CHIEF KILLED IN CRASH

Kaufman County – On Saturday, June 27, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Highway Patrol (HP) was requested to assist with a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on US Business 175 and County Road (CR) 4006 in the City of Mabank.   A preliminary investigation indicates a pedestrian was on US Business 175 (W. Mason St) directing traffic near the rodeo grounds. The pedestrian stepped into the westbound lane and…