U.S. Army · United States 
Robert Nelson
1958
Robert K. Nelson served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Robert Nelson succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Broadway and Chase Street. Officer Nelson was traveling northbound on Broadway when he was struck by a vehicle that did not yield while turning. He never regained consciousness and died five days later at St. Joseph's Hospital. A month earlier, Officer Nelson was shot at while attempting to apprehend a robbery suspect. Officer Nelson was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Baltimore Police Department
Police Officer
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