Deputy Sheriff Keith Alan Fricke
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 4, 1997

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Friday, May 23, 1997
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Fricke succumbed to injuries sustained 10 days earlier when his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle while escorting a funeral procession in Richmond, Texas. The other vehicle turned through the procession and collided with Deputy Fricke's motorcycle so hard that it caused his helmet strap to break, resulting in severe head injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained on life support until his death 10 days later.

Deputy Fricke had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and son.