Sergeant Christopher James Nelson

Christopher James Nelson

Sergeant CJ Nelson was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a utility truck on Broadway Extension at Comfort Drive at about 3:00 pm.

The utility truck was driving northbound at a high rate of speed when it struck Sergeant Nelson's motorcycle and several vehicles that were stopped at the light. Sergeant Nelson was transported to the OU Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the truck was charged with manslaughter and second-degree murder. Preliminary blood tests showed the presence of amphetamine and methamphetamine in the driver's system. The suspect died of cancer while awaiting trial.

Sergeant Nelson was one day shy of his 13-year anniversary with the Edmond Police Department and previously served with the Honolulu Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, mother, stepfather, father, and brother.

In 2023, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation named the intersection of U.S. Highway 77, also known as the Broadway Extension and Comfort Drive in Edmond, the SGT Christopher James “C.J.” Nelson Memorial Intersection.