Plainville Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, November 2, 2001
Add to My HeroesMichael Maher
Officer Michael Maher was struck by a dump truck and killed while directing traffic at a paving project at the intersection of Routes 1 and 152.
The dump truck was backing up when it struck and ran over him.
Officer Maher had been employed with the Plainville Police Department for 16 years, and is survived by his two grown daughters and two grandsons.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsOn behalf of my family I wish to express our sympathy in the loss of Special Police Officer Maher. Not only to we have in common the loss of our amazing loved ones who dedicated their lives to service, we also share the same last name. God Bless!
Peggy Maher-Dreher
Sister of Pat Maher
EOW 8/2/03
LEO wife/sister
October 17, 2021
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