Autauga County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Add to My HeroesMicah Joe Burks
Sergeant Micah Burks succumbed to injuries inflicted in an automobile accident four days earlier.
Sergeant Burks was driving on US 31 when the driver of a vehicle made a left hand turn in front of his patrol car, causing a collision. Sergeant Burks and two passengers from the other car were ejected from the vehicles.
The other two victims were killed instantly. Sergeant Burks suffered severe head and body trauma. He was transported to Baptist Medical Center South where he died four days later.
Sergeant Burks had served with the Autauga County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He is survived by his son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 15 years
- Badge A8
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Saturday, August 12, 2006
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