Prattville Police Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash on U.S. 31 in Alabama

Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash near the Interstate 65 Pine Level exit in Autauga County.

A Prattville police officer has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on U.S. Highway 31 in Autauga County, Alabama, Monday afternoon.

The Prattville Police Department identified the officer as Corporal Dakota Lee Davis, who was off duty when the crash occurred on October 26, 2026.

According to reports from WSFA 12 News, the collision happened at approximately 3:39 p.m. near mile marker 195 on U.S. 31, close to the Interstate 65 Pine Level exit. The crash initially shut down both lanes of the highway, causing traffic backups in the area.

Alabama State Troopers responded to the scene and began investigating the collision. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is handling the investigation.

Police Department Mourns Loss of Officer

The Prattville Police Department announced Davis’ death Tuesday, expressing its grief over the loss of a member of the department and the wider Prattville community.

“The loss of Cpl. Davis is devastating not only to the Prattville Police Department but the City of Prattville and he will be missed by all,” the department said in a statement.

Prattville Fire Chief Josh Bingham also remembered Davis as a hard worker and a great officer.

Police Chief Mark Thompson asked the community to keep Davis’ wife, family and fellow officers in their thoughts and prayers. He also requested prayers for the first responders who handled the crash and the family of the other vehicle involved.

Law Enforcement Honors Fallen Officer

A law enforcement escort was held Tuesday morning as Davis’ body was transported from Montgomery to Millbrook.

The procession reflected the support of the law enforcement community as colleagues and fellow first responders mourned his death.

The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office also expressed condolences, emphasizing the bonds shared among law enforcement agencies and offering support to Davis’ family, friends and colleagues.

Crash Remains Under Investigation

The initial traffic alert reported that both lanes of U.S. 31 near mile marker 195 were blocked following the two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Officials later confirmed that Davis had died from injuries sustained in the crash.

As of Tuesday, authorities had not released additional details explaining how the collision occurred or identifying the circumstances that led to the crash.

ALEA continues to investigate.

TVBikerDad.com will update this story as additional information becomes available.

Sources: WSFA 12 News — Motorcycle crash blocks both lanes on U.S. 31 in Autauga County | WTOC — Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash