Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 11 months
Badge Number: 245

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, September 6, 2008
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Officer Kenneth Santucci was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle that had run a stop sign. The accident occurred at the intersection of Union Avenue and King Street in Nutley.

He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His partner was also transported to a local hospital in serious condition.

Officer Santucci is survived by his expectant wife and two children. He had served with the Belleville Police Department for 8 months and had previously served with the Newark Police Department for 2 years.

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