Trooper Rocco V. Gragido
Illinois State Police
Illinois
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 11, 1940
Cause: Motorcycle accident

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper Gragido was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that had run a red light at 63rd Street and Archer Avenue in Chicago. Trooper Gragido was waiting for the light when the incident occurred.

Trooper Gragido had served with the Illinois State Police for ten years and was assigned to District 4 in line for appointment to Senior Sergeant. Trooper Gradigo was survived by his wife and child.