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Fire chief expecting 3rd child fatally struck by car while directing traffic
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The chief, identified as 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 chief, identified as Charlie Woodard, was struck by a car while directing traffic. This incident took place on Saturday night after the Mabank Rodeo.
The fire chief's family is expecting their third child, with his wife awaiting the birth. Unfortunately, Charlie Woodard died as a result of the accident. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the accident.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from KLTV/Gray News.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A tragic incident occurred in Mabank, Texas, involving a fire chief who was also a police officer. The chief, identified as Charlie Woodard, was struck by a car while directing traffic. This incident…
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