Trooper Donald E. Shea
Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Saturday, December 16, 1978

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 16, 1978
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Shea was killed in an automobile accident on Route 9 while responding to an accident in Natick. As he crested a hill he observed three juveniles in the roadway and swerved to avoid them. His patrol car struck a utility police, causing fatal injuries.

Trooper Shea had been with the agency for three years. He was survived by his wife and two young sons