In the wake of the crash, a fundraiser has been started for the family of State Trooper Kevin Trainor.
Authorities have identified the wrong-way driver who struck a Massachusetts State Trooper’s cruiser on Route 1 in Lynnfield early Wednesday, killing State Trooper Kevin Trainor.
Hernan Marrero, 50, of Roslindale was driving a gray Jeep heading south in the northbound lanes when he collided with Trainor’s cruiser, according to a statement from the Essex County District Attorney’s office. Marrero also died in the crash.
The case remains under investigation, authorities said.
Trainor, a field training officer, had served as a state trooper for three years. He leaves behind his fiance, mother, three brothers, and one sister.
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Following Trainor’s death, Gov. Maura Healey ordered the U.S. flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag to be lowered to half-staff at all buildings to honor and remember the fallen trooper.
The Greg Hill Foundation launched a fundraiser for Trainor’s family. As of Thursday, more than $42,000 has been raised, which is approximately 84% of its goal.
“Please consider donating to help Kevin’s family following this tragic accident,” the campaign description states.
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