Prichard Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Thursday, June 6, 2002
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 9 months
Badge Number: 205
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: June 6, 2002
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Daniel Clark was killed in an automobile accident while responding to assist other officers in a vehicle pursuit involving several suspects with shots being fired at 1700 hours.
Patrolman Clark was responding down St. Stephens Road when he swerved to avoid a car that pulled out in front of him near Crane Avenue. His patrol vehicle struck a utility pole on the driver's door, causing fatal injuries.
Patrolman Clark had been a member of the Prichard Police Department for nine months. He is survived by his wife and one-year-old son.