Oklahoma City police issued the final call for Sgt. Meagan Burke, who was killed off-duty in a car accident on Thursday morning.
Meagan Burke answered her final call on Sept. 29, 2022 after she was driving home from her shift. Police say Sgt. Burke was driving NB on I-44 near SW 44th St. when a vehicle traveling southbound propelled over the center median and struck her head-on. Sgt. Burke was pronounced dead at the scene.
She began her service with the Oklahoma City Police Department in May of 2016 and graduated with Class 135. She was currently serving at the Santa Fe division.
"Meagan had a strong passion and desire to help our community by bringing her infectious smile and laughter," OKCPD said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Your brothers and sisters in blue will take it from here. You will be greatly missed. Godspeed."
In honor of Sgt. Burke, the OKC Fraternal Order of Police (OKC FOP) Foundation has launched a fund for her family.
"The outpouring condolences is heart-warming and appreciated," said OKC FOP President Mark Nelson. "Many people are asking how they can help, so we want to provide the opportunity for them to do so. The OKC FOP Foundation was set to support our officers and their families during tragic times like this. Every single penny donated will go to help an officer or their family."
The OKC FOP has already approved an initial amount from the fund to help Sgt. Burke's family with travel expenses.
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