California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 18, 1938
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: 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.