Chief of Police Thomas F. Lynch, Abington Police Department, Massachusetts

Chief of Police Thomas F. Lynch

Abington Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, February 15, 1942

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Thomas F. Lynch

Chief of Police Thomas Lynch was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle.

He the patrol car he was riding in was struck head-on by another vehicle near the intersection of Brockton Avenue and Bedford Street. The officer he was with suffered serious injuries but survived.

The other vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the roadway.

Chief Lynch had served with the Abington Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 58
Tour 14 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Saturday, February 14, 1942

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Chief Lynch, it has been 82 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 14 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 15, 2024