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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.
Sergeant Burks had served with the Autauga County Sheriff's Office for 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his son and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Burks gave the Autauga County Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Prattville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Burks.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Autauga County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Micah is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
Micah is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Micah is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2006, 1 officer in AL was lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 6.
In 2006, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2006, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Micah was 57. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. Micah had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Micah was 57. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Micah had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Micah was 57. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Micah had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Wednesdays: 12.6%.
August holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Autauga County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Autauga County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Micah among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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