California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Tuesday, August 29, 1939
Add to My HeroesErnest R. Nelson
Officer Nelson was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol in Salinas. A pickup truck made a left hand turn in front of him causing a collision.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsStill remembered and always in our hearts. May God bless you and your family. Rest In Peace brother. We will always honor you and I’m proud to have served as you were in the Greatest LE agent the world has ever known.
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