Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, March 25, 1951
Add to My HeroesDonald O. Nielson
Police Officer Donald Nielson was killed in a motorcycle crash at 149th Street and MacArthur Boulevard.
He swerved to avoid striking a turning car and was thrown to the ground.
Officer Nielson had served with the Oakland Police Department for four years. He was survived by his expectant wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 757
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Thursday, March 22, 1951
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