In a solemn announcement shared via Facebook, the Memphis Police Department est.1827 paid tribute to Patrolman Dannael James Weekes, who tragically lost his life in service to the city he pledged to protect. The post revealed that Patrolman Weekes and his partner were responding to an urgent call for assistance from an off-duty officer when their patrol car was involved in a head-on collision. The crash claimed the life of Patrolman Weekes and injured his partner, while the driver of the other vehicle involved was also killed in the incident.
Patrolman Weekes was not just a police officer; he was also a U.S. Army veteran whose commitment to service extended over multiple spheres of public duty. He served 21 months with the police department before the untimely accident that cut his life short.
The Memphis Police Department's social media post details a life dedicated to serving and protecting. Patrolman Weekes left behind a family that includes a wife and two children, ages 9 and 13, who now mourn a husband and father.
