Sergeant Christopher James Nelson

Edmond Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Tuesday, July 19, 2022

 

BIO

Age 38

Tour 13 years

Badge Not available

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause Automobile crash

Sergeant CJ Nelson was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a utility truck on Broadway Extension at Comfort Drive at about 3:00 pm.

The utility truck was driving at a high rate of speed when it struck Sergeant Nelson’s motorcycle and several vehicles that were stopped at the light. Sergeant Nelson was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the truck was charged with manslaughter and second-degree murder.

Sergeant Nelson was one-day shy of his 13-year anniversary with the Edmond Police Department. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

Chief of Police J.D. Younger

Edmond Police Department

100 E. First Street

Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: (405 ) 359-4420

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