Police Officer Alfred Celestain
New Orleans Police Department
Louisiana
End of Watch: Monday, January 11, 2010

Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: 2255

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with vehicular homicide

Officer Alfred Celestain succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver as he and his partner responded to a call. The drunk driver ran a red light and collided with the patrol car at the intersection of St. Charles Avenue and St. Joseph Street.

Both officers were transported to a local hospital where Officer Celestain slipped into a coma. He passed away from his injuries two days later.

The drunk driver was charged with several traffic violations, DWI, and faces vehicular homicide charges.

Officer Celestain had served with the New Orleans Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his parents and three children.