New Smyrna Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, August 13, 2005
Add to My HeroesRoy Lundell Nelson, Jr.
Police Officer Roy Nelson was killed in an automobile crash on SR-A1A in New Smyrna Beach.
Officer Nelson and his canine partner, Caesar, were responding to a burglary call. They were traveling on State Road A1A just east of the South Causeway when a pick-up truck pulled out from Richmond Drive. When Officer Nelson tried to avoid a collision, his patrol car hit a guardrail and overturned. Officer Nelson and K-9 Caesar both died from their injuries.
The driver of the truck fled the scene. He came forward two weeks later and the state attorney's office declined to charge him.
Officer Nelson had served with the New Smyrna Beach Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 780
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not charged
Most Recent Reflection
View all 318 ReflectionsI knew Roy from his time at Polk County Fire Rescue, he was a great person. Let's never forget him or that he made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of New Smyrna Beach.
Sherman Ashworth
Polk County Fire Rescue (Retired)
September 27, 2024
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