The person at the center of this case
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 Emerson exited the vehicle?
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location
Lead #2What caused the vehicle to strike the guardrail and enter the lake—mechanical failure, medical event, or other circumstances?
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clue
Lead #3Where is Daniel S Emerson's body, and what happened between 12:34 AM and 4:30 AM?
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 guardrail and drove onto the ice of Chautauqua Lake around 4:30 AM; the truck was recovered on March 20, 2026, but Emerson's body was not found inside, and the rear window was partially open. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the investigating agency.
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Lead #4Why is there a nearly 4-hour gap between his last known sighting and when the vehicle entered 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 Seen
Daniel S Emerson last seen at approximately 12:34 AM in his 2015 Ford F-150 in Lakewood, Chautauqua, NY
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2026-03-03
04:30Vehicle Incident
Emerson's F-150 struck a guardrail, left the roadway, and drove onto the ice of Chautauqua Lake at approximately 4:30 AM
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2026-03-20
Vehicle Recovery
Emerson's 2015 Ford F-150 was recovered from Chautauqua Lake; body was not found in the vehicle; rear window was partially opened
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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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