Officer Melvin Alan Keddy

Melvin Alan Keddy

Officer Keddy was struck and killed by a drunk driver 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 8 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.