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Bridge over Highway 99 renamed to honor Officer David Nelson

Hwy 99 bridge renamed to honor fallen officer
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The Hosking Avenue Bridge over Highway 99 was renamed Friday in honor of Officer David Nelson, who was killed in a crash while chasing a suspect last year.

A dedication ceremony was held at the Bakersfield City Firefighters Hall on Wible Road.

Nelson was killed in the line of duty last year when following a suspect in Northeast Bakersfield.

Ground has also been broken at Pocket Park in East Bakersfield honoring Nelson’s memory.

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