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Officer Nichie Preslar was killed in an automobile crash on an isolated stretch of Route 528 at approximately 4:00 am.
The collision occurred when Officer Preslar swerved to avoid striking a deer in the road, which caused his patrol car to strike a tree on the driver's side.
Officer Preslar had served with the Lakewood Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two young daughters, parents, and a brother.
In Our Keeping
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- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Preslar gave the Lakewood Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lakewood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Preslar.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Lakewood Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
William is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
William 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 2007, 3 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 36. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 36. 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. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 36. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 7% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 17.1%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Lakewood Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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
Lakewood Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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