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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 northbound 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 the OU Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the truck was charged with manslaughter and second-degree murder. Preliminary blood tests showed the presence of amphetamine and methamphetamine in the driver's system. The suspect died of cancer while awaiting trial.
Sergeant Nelson was one day shy of his 13-year anniversary with the Edmond Police Department and previously served with the Honolulu Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, mother, stepfather, father, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Nelson gave the Edmond Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Edmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Nelson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Christopher is the only officer of Edmond Police Department remembered here.
Christopher is one of 135 officers lost to accidents in OK, 23.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2022, 2 officers in OK were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 78 years on record. The heaviest was 1980, with 4.
In 2022, 60 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2022, 61 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 89th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Christopher was 38. Of the 118 lost to accidents in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48.8; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 38. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Christopher had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 38. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Christopher had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 11.1% of these deaths in OK; March holds the most, 12.6%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Edmond Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 23.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-W
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