Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Saturday, December 16, 1978
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: December 16, 1978
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: 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 pole, 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 served with the Massachusetts State Police for three years. He was survived by his wife and two young sons