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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 what does this suggest about the circumstances?
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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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person
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the vehicle striking the guardrail or entering the lake?
Daniel S Emerson, a 64-year-old male, was last seen on March 3, 2026, around 12:34 AM in Lakewood, New York, driving his 2015 Ford F-150 and never returned home. His vehicle was discovered on March 20, 2026, submerged in Chautauqua Lake after striking a guardrail and driving onto the ice around 4:30 AM, but his body was not found in the truck despite the rear window being partially open. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the location of his remains remain unknown, and continued investigation and public awareness may help resolve this case.
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location
Lead #4Has a thorough search of Chautauqua Lake been conducted to locate the victim's remains?
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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, NY. He did not return home that night.
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2026-03-03
04:30Vehicle on Lake Ice
Emerson's 2015 Ford F-150 struck a guardrail, left the roadway, and drove onto the ice on Chautauqua Lake at approximately 4:30 AM.
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2026-03-20
Vehicle Recovered
Mr. Emerson's truck was recovered from Chautauqua Lake. The rear window was partially opened, but his body was not found in the vehicle.
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Case Information
Incident:March 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7167639563
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