Trooper Thomas L. Clardy, Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

Trooper Thomas L. Clardy

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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Thomas L. Clardy

Trooper Thomas Clardy died from injuries he sustained in a vehicle collision on I-90, near mile marker 80 in Charlton, at approximately 12:00 pm.

He was working an overtime assignment conducting accident reduction enforcement when he made a traffic stop of another vehicle. He had returned to his patrol car when another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed crossed three travel lanes and struck him from behind.

Trooper Clardy was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle who struck the patrol car was charged with driving under the influence of marijuana. He was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and vehicular homicide.

Trooper Clardy was a United States Army and Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 10 years
Badge 3090
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Narcotics involved
Offender Convicted of manslaughter

traffic stop

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Trooper Clardy, it has been 8 years since you were taken from us. The MSP has erected a moving memorial to you at the Charlton Troop Station, but having you there and home with your six children would be a much better scenario.

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 military and 10 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

March 16, 2024