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Patrolman Nels Christy was killed in a crash while riding his police motorcycle on routine patrol when a truck failed to stop at a stop sign.
The truck went through the intersection and struck Patrolman Christy.
Patrolman Christy had served with the Elmwood Park Police Department for two years.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Christy gave the Elmwood Park Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Elmwood Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Christy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Elmwood Park Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Nels is one of 354 officers lost to accidents in IL, 26.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Nels is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Nels is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1930, 10 officers in IL were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 115 years on record. The heaviest was 1927, with 11.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
Who
Nels was 30. Of the 344 lost to accidents in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45.3; the middle age was 37. Nels had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Nels was 30. Of the 7,715 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Nels had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Nels was 30. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Nels had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in IL; October holds the most, 11.3%. Wednesdays: 13%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Elmwood Park Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 26.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Elmwood Park Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Nels among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-W
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