Trooper Edward A. Mahoney
Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Sunday, November 21, 1976

Biographical Info
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 21, 1976
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Edward Mahoney was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind while on a motor vehicle enforcement stop on the Massachusetts Turnpike. 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.