Roll of Honor
Incident
Corporal Robert Krauss died of his injuries that were inflicted eight months earlier when a drunk driver struck his police motorcycle as he escorted a funeral procession.
The collision occurred at the intersection of Gwynns Falls Parkway and Denison Street in Baltimore City.
He was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing surgery.
On July 20th, 2004, Corporal Krauss had been the first officer to arrive at the scene of the incident in which Officer Duke Aaron, of the same agency, was killed by a driver who was under the influence of narcotics.
Corporal Krauss had served with the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Krauss gave the Maryland Transportation Authority Police 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Baltimore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Krauss.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Corporal Robert Thomas Krauss is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MD, 195 of 377 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 51.7% of this state's fallen. That is 51.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Maryland Transportation Authority Police, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Thomas Krauss's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Thomas Krauss Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Thomas Krauss is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert Thomas Krauss was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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