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Dion Rastus Nelson Sr.
- Sep. 24, 2005 -
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Resided: |
AL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Sep. 24, 2005 |
Race/Sex: | Black Male / 34 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | York Police Dept.
AL
USA |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Chief of Police |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Crash |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
Badge: | 301 |
On The Job: |
7 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
AL
USA
Sat. Sep. 24, 2005
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Summary: |
Chief Dion Nelson was killed in an automobile accident on Highway 17 while responding to another accident call in a period of heavy rain during the aftermath of Hurricane Rita. During the response, his vehicle hydroplaned and struck the rails of a bridge. He was transported to a hospital in Meridian, Mississippi, where he succumbed to injuries.
Chief Nelson was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and had served in law enforcement for 7 years. He was survived by his fiancee, two sons, two daughters, mother.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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