Warwick Police Department, Rhode Island
End of Watch: Friday, May 21, 1971
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: May 21, 1971
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Kenneth Fratus was struck and killed by a 10-wheel dump truck while directing traffic at a water main installation project on Centerville Road in front of the Apponaug Elementary School in Warwick.
He was pronounced dead at Kent County Hospital.
Patrolman Fratus was survived by his wife and daughter.