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

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

Trooper Donald 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.

In July of 1978, Trooper Shea received the State Police Medal for Meritorious Service for his successful investigation of a major felony case in Framingham.

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