At approximately 9:20 PM on Wednesday, August 9th Fairburn PD Officer LaQuan Burt was responding to a single vehicle accident on I-85 southbound, approximately one mile south of Hwy. 138. The single vehicle accident he was responding to was a vehicle on the left shoulder that had lost control and struck the median wall.  As Burt was getting out of his vehicle on the left side of the road, his vehicle was struck from behind. Burt was thrown and knocked to the ground. His injuries include several broken bones.

Our goal is to support the Burt family during his recovery. First responders put their lives on the line each day to protect and serve our community. Please keep Officer Burt, his family, and all our first responders in your prayers.