Beverly Hills: Today, an LAPD officer was killed during a traffic collision in the City of Beverly Hills. The accident also injured a second Los Angeles Police Officer.
Around 8 a.m. this morning, Hollywood Division Officer, Nicholas Lee and his partner were responding to an “unknown trouble” radio call in the City of Los Angeles when a large truck lost control and collided with their patrol car at Robert Lane and Loma Vista Drive in the city of Beverly Hills.
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and pronounced Officer Lee dead at scene and transported his partner to a local hospital. The driver of the large truck was also taken to a hospital in critical condition. Officer Lee’s partner officer and the truck driver are expected to survive their injuries.
Officer Lee leaves behind a wife and two young daughters. Officers Lee was a 16 year veteran of the Department. His past assignments include: Van Nuys Area, Wilshire Area and Hollywood Area and has received over 70 commendations. Most recently Officer Lee was involved in sending a live birthday card video to a 7-year-old boy suffering from Leukemia. This card can be viewed at http://youtu.be/0NlwHq5lKqY and https://vimeo.com/88196960
“Every day police officers put their lives on the line to uphold the law and keep our communities safe. That is the harsh reality of police work and today that reality took its awful toll, the life of one of our best, Police Officer III Nick Lee. Nick was a great cop. His hard work, dedication and leadership helped mold young police officers into law enforcement professionals. Nick's death is a great loss to our police family, all of law enforcement and the residents of Los Angeles. I send my most sincere thoughts and prayers to his wife, two daughters, the entire Lee family and Nick’s surviving partner officer. We will all get through this together and honor Nick’s memory.” Chief of Police Charlie Beck
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He was brave and I have respect for the love he seems to have showed. He doed doing whay he loves. His family and tje department are in my prayera. If there is anything we can do to help, please post it.
Posted by: joseph tritico | March 07, 2025 at 07:01 PM
All our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: David Rothbart | March 07, 2025 at 07:29 PM
Rest peacefully, Officer Lee.
Posted by: Mountain View PD | March 07, 2025 at 07:58 PM
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Officer Lees family. Massachusetts appreciates what you all did for Tyler Seddon. May you find peace ♡
Posted by: Marianne Scraggs | March 07, 2025 at 08:20 PM
Rest in peace dear brother, rest in peace.
Posted by: Bill | March 07, 2025 at 09:18 PM
Honest Condolences
from a German Police Detective, vistiting L.A. this time.
Posted by: Wessel Guenter | March 07, 2025 at 09:59 PM
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Lee Family for their loss of a Son, Husband, and loving Father, and to the many Friends and fellow brother and sister Officers Nicholas Lee leaves behind. Thank You Officer Lee for the 16 years of service you gave protecting the citizens of Los Angeles. May you rest in peace and fly with the Angels now! <3
Posted by: Tina Pollard | March 08, 2025 at 12:24 AM
RIP Brother. Your last act of selflessness will not go unnoticed. Prayers to your Family and Friends. :`\
Posted by: Ptl John Gagnon, Hopedale MA | March 08, 2025 at 05:22 AM
My name is Dalore and I am one of Tyler's Aunts. I wish I could thank Officer Lee in person for the beautiful Birthday video he and his LAPD family made for him. It was touching and heartwarming to think of the time and effort it took to create it. My heart is heavy with sadness for your loss and my love and thoughts go out to Officer Lee's family, friends and LAPD brothers & sisters. I pray his partner has a quick recovery.
Posted by: Dalore | March 08, 2025 at 05:46 AM
Rest in Peace Officer Lee! One of LA's finest!
Posted by: carla burgess | March 08, 2025 at 06:15 AM
Rest in peace my brother. Tim (Ret) Virginia.
Posted by: Timothy Ray | March 08, 2025 at 06:22 AM
RIP Officer Lee, you have put a smile on a little boys face with your participation in his Birthday tribute. But, WE all got to know you and your larger than life heart. Thank you for your service. RIP, your brothers and sisters will take over for you.
Posted by: kathy tait | March 08, 2025 at 08:24 AM
Prayers to all.
Posted by: Linda Geyer | March 08, 2025 at 08:39 AM
This is so very sad. My husband is a retired Des Moines Police Officer from Des Moines, Iowa. I know the LAPD will rally around the Lee family and other office who is injured. It is the police way!! RIP officer Lee.
Posted by: Debi Howell | March 08, 2025 at 09:06 AM
This is just so sad, god bless his family
Posted by: Michelle Lynch | March 08, 2025 at 09:55 AM
R.I.P brother officer from retired officer in U.K. Thinking of your family friends and colleagues.
Posted by: David mullins | March 08, 2025 at 12:24 PM
RIP brother from London Met Police Service
Posted by: Gordon | March 08, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Deepest sympathy to family and friends, such a sad loss.
Posted by: Brian Byrne | March 08, 2025 at 03:56 PM
RIP,sad loss,MetPol London
Posted by: Jon | March 08, 2025 at 04:10 PM
God bless Officer Lee and his family and may his brothers and sisters at the LAPD also be given the healing they need at this time.
Posted by: Kathleen Young | March 08, 2025 at 05:24 PM
To the Lee Family...I am so very sorry for your loss. Even though I did not know Officer Lee I know that he loved being an Police Officer to "serve and protect" Thank you Officer Lee for your service.
God will be their for you always...
Posted by: M. Bow | March 09, 2025 at 02:17 PM
so sad my prayers go out to his family and friend and coworkers so sorry for your loss
Posted by: cindy | March 09, 2025 at 10:04 PM