Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, August 18, 1994
Add to My HeroesDavidson Gould Whiting
Trooper Davidson Whiting was killed when a van jumped a median barrier and struck his patrol car head-on on Route 128 in Lexington.
Trooper Whiting was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for two years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 567
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 48 ReflectionsTrooper Whiting, it has been 30 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 2 years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
August 18, 2024
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