Trooper Edward A. Mahoney, Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

Trooper Edward A. Mahoney

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, November 21, 1976

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Edward A. Mahoney

Trooper Edward Mahoney was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind while on a motor vehicle enforcement stop on the Massachusetts Turnpike, in Allston. Trooper Mahoney became trapped in the vehicle and was killed in the ensuing fire.

Years earlier, Trooper Mahoney had been given a Lifesaving Award for rescuing a person trapped in a burning vehicle.

Trooper Mahoney had served with the agency for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Trooper Mahoney, it has been 48 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 17 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Massachusetts.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 21, 2024