Burton Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 11, 1955
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: January 11, 1955
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Liebengood was killed in an automobile accident while he and another officer responded to an emergency call involving a woman attempting to commit suicide.
Their patrol car was struck by a truck at the intersection of Bristol Road and South Saginaw Road. Patrolman Liebengood was transported to Hurley Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Patrolman Liebengood had served with the Burton Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, and nine siblings.