Report ID: 2026-05-07
NCIC#: Unknown
Officer ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: Massachusetts State Police cruiser
Traffic Unit 2: Wrong-way vehicle
Occupants: Trooper Kevin Trainor (operator, Unit 1); wrong-way driver (operator, Unit 2)
Injuries/Fatalities: Trooper Kevin Trainor, Massachusetts State Police, killed
Vehicle Damage: Unknown
Property Damage: Unknown
Road Surface: Unknown
Manner of Impact: Wrong-way collision
Pedestrian/Cyclist Location: N/A
Narrative
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed on Route 1 in Lynnfield, MA on or around May 7, 2026, while attempting to stop a wrong-way driver traveling on the roadway.
Trooper Trainor sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. Details regarding the wrong-way driver’s condition and the vehicles involved remain limited at this time.
Massachusetts State Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision. Full details are developing.
The tragic death of Trooper Kevin Trainor is a devastating loss for his family, his fellow officers, and the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts. When a loved one is killed in a wrongful death crash — especially one involving a wrong-way driver — families may have the right to pursue legal action. If you or someone you know was involved in this or a similar crash, you can get their free crash report to begin understanding your options.
This report contains details provided by CBS News and is NOT an official crash report.
