| Patrolman Fred L. Klenk Cleveland, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railroad Police Department Railroad Police End of Watch: Wednesday, February 26, 1936 Biographical Info Age: Not available Tour of Duty: Not available Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Vehicular assault Date of Incident: Not available Incident Location: Ohio Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved Suspect Info: Arrested and fined $75 Patrolman Klenk was struck by a drunk driver while he was protecting a railroad street crossing in Hamilton County, Ohio. He suffered a compound fracture of the leg. Complications developed and he underwent several operations. He remained hospitalized from the time of the incident until his death.
A witness took down the license number of the car and notified police. The driver was arrested and fined $75. |