Southern Pines Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 36 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: June 15, 2013
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Lieutenant Stanley Klingenschmidt was killed in a motorcycle crash on Capelsie Road, south of Troy, while escorting other motorcycle riders who were participating in a Special Olympics benefit ride.
He was representing the Southern Pine Police Department in the ride when he was involved in the single vehicle crash. He was transported to First Health Montgomery Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Lieutenant Klingenschmidt had served with the Southern Pine Police Department for 36 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.