Trooper Kevin Trainor - Massachusetts State Police - Massachusetts
On May 6, 2026, 30-year-old Trooper Kevin Trainor from the Massachusetts State Police was killed in the line of duty by a wrong-way driver.
At approximately 2 a.m., Trooper Kevin Trainor had just concluded a public safety detail and began his commute home. Minutes later, 911 operators received reports of a wrong-way driver traveling south on Route 1 north of Lynnfield.
Several troopers converged on the area and located the vehicle traveling the wrong way at 2:03 a.m. One minute later, at 2:04 a.m., the vehicle collided with Trooper Trainor’s cruiser tragically killing him.
Prior to joining the Massachusetts State Police, Trooper Kevin Trainor served as a Corrections Officer in Essex County. In his decorated career, he mentored new Troopers as a Field Training Officer or “Trooper Coach,” earned a place on the prestigious Troop Community Action Team, set the standard for professionalism, and patrolled our roads with a singular focus: keeping the people of the Commonwealth safe.
Colonel Noble stated, “Make no mistake: Trooper Trainor saved lives this morning. His courage – his commitment to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and put his life on the line – prevented an even greater tragedy. He will be remembered as a hero.”
Our prayers and condolences to Trooper Kevin Trainor's family both at home as well as with the Massachusetts State Police.
