'Devastating loss': Randolph police officer hit and killed by train in Abington
ABINGTON — Sgt. Scott Sherman, a Randolph police officer with 23 years of service, died Sunday after being struck by a train.
According to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office and Transit Police Department, an MBTA commuter rail train hit a pedestrian at the Birch Street railroad crossing just before 8 p.m. Sunday. A first responder from Abington declared the man dead at the scene. He was later identified as Sherman, 56.
The DA's office said the crossing gates were working. Transit Police said the train's lights and bells were activated and that the train sounded its horn. The investigation so far found no mechanical problem with the train and that it was going below the 70-mph speed limit.
Randolph Police Chief Anthony Marag mourned the loss in a Monday statement.
"Scott was very funny, extremely intelligent and well-respected," Marag said. "His compassion, professionalism and unwavering commitment to public service made a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to know and work alongside him."
Sherman joined Randolph Police in 2002, Marag said. He made sergeant in 2022. His assignments spanned from working with young people to aiding elders. He served the Randolph Public Schools as a school resource officer and was also the department's elder affairs officer, Marag said.
Sherman's roles included patrolling Randolph High School, according to a 2008 profile in the Quincy Patriot Ledger. According to that story, he was from Quincy and would have been a lawyer if he hadn't gone into public safety.
"The entire Randolph Police Department mourns this devastating loss," Marag said. "We will stand together to support each other and Sgt. Sherman's family as we navigate this difficult time. His legacy and contributions to this department and our community will never be forgotten."
Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said his agency and the entire MBTA organization "offer our most heartfelt condolences to the decedent's family and loved ones."
The incident remains under investigation. At press time Monday, no details were yet available regarding funeral and memorial services.
Send your news tips to reporter Chris Helms by email at CHelms@enterprisenews.com or connect on X at @HelmsNews.
This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Randolph Police Sgt. Scott Sherman killed by train in Abington
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