Iowa State Patrol, Iowa
End of Watch Wednesday, May 18, 1949
Add to My HeroesHarold Emmerson Klinkefus
Patrolman Harold Klinkefus was killed in an automobile crash 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 was a United States Army World War II veteran and had served with the Iowa State Patrol for six years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 119
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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