Iowa State Patrol, Iowa
End of Watch Wednesday, May 18, 1949
Harold Emmerson Klinkefus
Patrolman Harold 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 to turn left and the truck attempted to stop suddenly in order to avoid a collision. The truck jack-knifed and struck the side of Patrolman Klinkefus' car, causing him to be ejected.
Patrolman Klinkefus had served with the Iowa State Patrol for six years.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 119
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsPatrolman Klinkefus,
On today, the 69th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO-but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during WW II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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