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“Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher Mason released the following statement regarding Friday’s conviction and today’s sentencing of Kevin Francis, who struck late Trooper Thomas Devlin (pictured) with his motor vehicle in 2018.
‘First and foremost, our thoughts are with the Devlin family and the hole that will forever be in their hearts from the loss of a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle. We hope the conviction and sentencing of the driver who struck Trooper Devlin — as he did his duty to protect others — brings Tom’s family whatever comfort they may find.
We thank the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office for prosecuting the case, the jurors who listened to the evidence and held the defendant accountable, and the judge who issued a fair sentence given the charges.
Trooper Devlin’s legacy is one of being a beacon of strength and love for his family, as a dependable and highly-respected colleague and a mentor to younger Troopers, and as a reminder of the dangers police officers face every day. This case underscores the critical importance of the Move Over Law, and should remind drivers of the need to give space to first responders, tow drivers, highway workers, and others who are called to do important jobs on our roads.’
-Colonel Christopher Mason
Superintendent
Massachusetts State Police.”
Massachusetts State Police photo.
