Trooper Harold Emmerson Klinkefus
Iowa State Patrol
Iowa
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 18, 1949
Cause: Automobile accident

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 119

Trooper Klinkefus was killed in an automobile accident when his cruiser was struck by a tractor trailer on US 34 near Red Oak. Another car attempted turn left and the truck attempted to stop suddenly in order to avoid a collision. The truck jack-knifed and struck the side of Trooper Klinkefus' car, causing him to be ejected.

Trooper Klinkefus had served with the Iowa State Patrol for 6 years.