Salem, Massachusetts – Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today issued the statement below following the tragic death of Salem Police Officer Dana Mazola:
“I was absolutely devastated to learn very early this morning about the accident that took the life of Salem Police Officer Dana Mazola. Dana was a conscientious and professional officer, a loving husband and father, and a devoted public servant to the people of Salem. He was, as we say, the ‘salt of the earth’ – a conscientious rank and file patrol officer who worked hard every single shift. Our families often attended the same church services and I fondly recall his two girls helping keep my energetic (at the time) toddler occupied while seated in the pew next to ours. Dana had a big heart and was a warm and caring family man. On behalf of the residents he served with such diligence and dedication for 31 years, I want to express my deepest condolences to his wife Florene and his twin girls, Amanda and Savannah, and all of Dana’s family. This is an unimaginable and heartbreaking loss to them and to our whole community. May he rest in peace.”
From Carrie Kimball, Director of Communications, Essex District Attorney’s Office:
At about 11:20PM, last night (Thursday, 6/25/2020), a Toyota and a Ford Fusion, collided on Jefferson Avenue in Salem. Both operators were transported to Salem Hospital. One of the operators (Toyota) was a 56-year old off duty Salem (MA) Patrolman. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other operator is still alive but I do not have his specific condition.
The crash is under investigation by Massachusetts State Police. No charges have issued at this time.
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Carrie Kimball
Director of Communications
Essex District Attorney’s Office
