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Bridge over Highway 99 renamed to honor Officer David Nelson

Posted at 6:16 PM, Oct 28, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-28 21:16:21-04

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.