MPD officer killed in off-duty car crash

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Lakeland, Tennessee
Memphis Arlington Road near Chambers Chapel Road
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Lakeland Tennessee in Lakeland, Tennessee: Officer Daniel Adams of the Memphis Police Department was driving off-duty in his car when it left the roadway and overturned on Memphis Arlington Road near Chambers Chapel Road in Lakeland overnight, just before midnight. First responders arrived at the scene at 9:55 p.m. Thursday. Adams was the only victim; he was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Officer Daniel Adams Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

MPD officer killed in off-duty car crash

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