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Officer Melvin Alan Keddy | East Kingston Police Department, New Hampshire
East Kingston Police Department, New Hampshire

Officer

Melvin Alan Keddy

East Kingston Police Department, New Hampshire

End of Watch: Thursday, September 7, 1995

Biographical Info

Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 184

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: September 7, 1995
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Melvin Keddy was struck and killed by a drunk driver's vehicle while investigating a one-car accident. He was flown to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The 32-year-old suspect, charged with negligent homicide, accepted a plea bargain following a hung jury.

Officer Keddy had served as a part-time officer with the East Kingston Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his two children.

On September 7, 2005, a portion of Route 125 was dedicated as the Officer Melvin A. Keddy Memorial Highway.