Trooper Robert J. MacDougall, Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

Trooper Robert J. MacDougall

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, August 6, 1971

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Robert J. MacDougall

Trooper Robert MacDougall was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 20 near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, while investigating an earlier assault. He was standing in front of a vehicle containing a person he suspected of being involved in the assault. A tractor trailer struck the back of that vehicle, pushing it into Trooper MacDougall.

Trooper MacDougall had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by a son who later became a trooper for the agency.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

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Trooper MacDougall, it has been 53 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 3 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 6, 2024