Prattville police officer dies from injuries sustained in off-duty crash
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- Prattville Police Corporal Dakota Lee Davis died Monday from injuries sustained in an off-duty motor vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31 North.
- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues investigating the crash; a law enforcement escort traveled I-65 from Montgomery to Millbrook following his death.
The Prattville Police Department is mourning the loss of Corporal Dakota Lee Davis, who died Monday, October 26, 2026, from injuries sustained in an off-duty motor vehicle accident.
According to the department, the crash occurred Monday evening on U.S. Highway 31 North near the Interstate 65 Pine Level exit.
Cpl. Davis’ death is a devastating loss for the Prattville Police Department and the City of Prattville. The department asked the community to keep his wife, family and fellow officers in their thoughts and prayers.
A law enforcement escort for Davis was expected to travel along I-65 from Montgomery to Millbrook following his death.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is continuing to investigate the crash. Additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
Cpl. Davis is being remembered by his department and community following his death in the line of life’s unexpected tragedies while off duty.
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