Route 1 accident: Mass. State Trooper killed in wrong-way crash
NBC Boston • • general
Key Points:
- Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor, 30, died from injuries sustained when his cruiser was struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 1 in Lynnfield early Wednesday; the wrong-way driver also died at the scene.
- Trainor was responding to reports of the wrong-way driver and was struck head-on around 2:04 a.m., just minutes after a 911 call was received; his shift was scheduled to end at 2 a.m.
- Governor Maura Healey and State Police officials praised Trainor’s courage and service, emphasizing that he put himself in harm’s way to protect others and prevented a greater tragedy.
- Route 1 northbound was closed for several hours due to the crash, causing traffic detours and delays during the morning commute, with investigations ongoing.
- Further details about the crash and the identity of the wrong-way driver have not been released.
