Mabank Fire Chief Charlie Woodard dies after traffic incident at rodeo

Fire Chief Charlie Woodard of Mabank has died after an incident at a local event. He was struck and killed while directing traffic at a community rodeo on Saturday night. The Mabank Fire Department confirmed his death shortly after. The tragedy occurred during the rodeo, where Woodard was managing the flow of vehicles. Both the Mabank Fire Department and the Texas Municipal Police Association later verified his passing. The latter described the loss as heartbreaking.

Woodard held a dual role in Mabank, serving as both Fire Chief and a police officer. The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement offering condolences to his family and the fire department. Local authorities and organisations have acknowledged the impact of his death. Our News Texas is gathering further details and will share updates as they emerge.