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Daniel S Emerson
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Missing Person: Daniel S Emerson
Justice for Daniel S Emerson — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why was the rear window of the truck partially open, and could this indicate Mr. Emerson exited the vehicle?
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timeline
Lead #2What occurred between 12:34 AM when he was last seen and 4:30 AM when the vehicle entered the lake?
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location
Lead #3Has the lake been thoroughly searched for remains, and were there any signs of Mr. Emerson near the vehicle recovery site?
Daniel S Emerson, a 64-year-old man, was last seen on March 3, 2026, around 12:34 AM driving his 2015 Ford F-150 in Lakewood, New York. His vehicle struck a guard rail and drove onto the ice of Chautauqua Lake around 4:30 AM; the truck was recovered on March 20, 2026, but Mr. Emerson's body was not found inside, despite the rear window being partially open. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about what happened to him after his vehicle entered the lake.
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Lead #4Were there witnesses to the vehicle striking the guard rail or entering the lake?
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NamUs case MP157877. Missing person: Daniel S Emerson.
Last known contact: 2026-03-03 in Lakewood, Chautauqua, NY. Circumstances: Emerson was last seen on 3/3/2026 at around 12:34am in his 2015 Ford F-150.
Mr. Emerson never returned home that night.
Investigation into the incident revealed Mr. Emerson's vehicle had struck a guard rail, left that roadway, and drove out on to the ice on Chautauqua Lake at around 4:30am.
On 3/20/2026, Mr. Emerson's truck was recovered from Chautauqua Lake, but Mr.
Emerson's body was not in the truck. The rear window of the truck was partially opened.
Demographics: 64 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 190 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Lakewood Busti Police Department | 2026-2449 | 2026-03-05.
Timeline of Events
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2026-03-03
12:34Last Sighting
Daniel S Emerson last seen in his 2015 Ford F-150 in Lakewood, NY
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2026-03-03
04:30Vehicle Enters Lake
F-150 struck guard rail and drove onto ice of Chautauqua Lake
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2026-03-20
Vehicle Recovery
2015 Ford F-150 recovered from Chautauqua Lake; body not found; rear window partially open
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Case Information
Incident:March 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7167639563
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