Officer Leonard Nelson
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 18, 1938

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 18, 1938
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Nelson and his partner were conducting a field sobriety test on a suspected drunk driver when a second driver entered the area. Both Officer Nelson and the original drunk driver were killed.