Westminster Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Sunday, August 20, 1989
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: August 20, 1989
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Keith Nivala was killed when a fleeing motorist crashed into his patrol car on Route 2.
Patrolman Nivala served as a part-time officer with the Westminster Police Department, and also served as a full-time officer with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. He had served with the agency for six years.