New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Tuesday, December 2, 1969
Robert J. Prato
Trooper Prato was killed in an automobile accident on I-295 in West Deptford Township. His patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle driven by a drunk driver.
Trooper Prato had served with the agency for 13 months. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 2353
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRIP TROOPER
CPL CHIRICHELLO,LOU
LANCASTER PRISON/CERT
December 2, 2016
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Mark Stasyuk
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: September 17, 2018
Corrections Officer Armando Gallegos
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CA
EOW: September 14, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Robert K. Kunze, III
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, KS
EOW: September 16, 2018
Police Officer Oscar Reyes
Costa Mesa Police Department, CA
EOW: September 12, 2018
Chief of Police Frank McClelland, Jr.
Ludowici Police Department, GA
EOW: September 15, 2018
Police Officer Garrett Hull
Fort Worth Police Department, TX
EOW: September 14, 2018
Police Officer David A. Tinsley
Fort Wayne Police Department, IN
EOW: September 10, 2018
Police Officer Kirt R. Ricks, III
Montgomery Police Department, LA
EOW: September 7, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Aaron Paul Roberts
Greene County Sheriff's Office, MO
EOW: September 7, 2018