Brian Edward Erickson

Erickson, circa 2023

  • Missing Since 12/02/2023
  • Missing From Healy Lake, Alaska
  • Classification Lost/Injured Missing
  • Sex Male
  • Race Native American
  • Date of Birth 02/08/1983 (42)
  • Age 40 years old
  • Height and Weight 5'10, 245 pounds
  • Associated Vehicle(s) Green open cab Polaris Ranger side-by-side (accounted for)
  • Distinguishing Characteristics Native American male. Brown hair, brown eyes.

Details of Disappearance

Erickson was last seen leaving Healy Lake, Alaska at 4:00 p.m. on December 2, 2023, driving a green open cab Polaris Ranger side-by-side. He had plans to meet a friend at 6:00 p.m., at the Healy Lake Winter Road Access near 9 mile of Cummings Road. He never arrived there and has never been heard from again.

An extensive search turned up no sign of him, but searchers found his side-by-side under the ice in the Tanana River. Erickson has never been located. His case remains unsolved.

Investigating Agency

  • Alaska State Troopers 907-269-5511

Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated October 17, 2025; casefile added.