Harold Klinkefus
1949
Harold Emmerson Klinkefus.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
Also Served
Iowa State Patrol
Patrolman
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