Help for McKinney Family

KLAK wanted to pass along this information. A bereavement fund has been set up to help the Burdick family. Their 4 year old son was killed in a car accident on 380 and Lake Forrest Sunday night. Here is a copy of the story from McKinney News.net

**A tragic accident at Lake Forest and Hwy. 380 Sunday night has claimed the life of a four-year-old McKinney boy.

Amber Burdick was driving her three children - Andrew (7), Brett and Danielle (2) - and turning northbound onto Lake Forest from 380 when her vehicle was broadsided by another vehicle, according to McKinney Fire Department assistant chief Frank Roma.

Brett reportedly suffered the direct impact of the crash and was knocked unconscious. He was transported to Medical Center of McKinney but was not able to regain the ability to breathe on his own. Brett passed away at 2:47 a.m. on Monday.

Andrew was flown by emergency helicopter to Children’s Medical Center in Dallas where doctors inserted pins into his right leg in an attempt to piece his shin back together. According to those who have spoken with the family, Andrew went into surgery again Tuesday morning. His leg injury is believed to be more severe than first thought as he lost quite a bit of skin on the leg and is going to require skin grafts/plastic surgery in the near future. Andrew is expected to be in the hospital for more than a week. He is said to have no memory of the accident.

Amber and Danielle are bruised but suffered no major injuries from the accident.

A bereavement account has been set up in Brett’s name at Wells Fargo Bank. Anyone wishing to donate money to this account can go into any Wells Fargo anywhere in the United States and say they are making a donation for Brett Burdick and mention it is a bereavement account. All money donated to this account will be given to Chris and Amber Burdick. In addition, toys for the children can be donated. There are four Wells Fargo locations in McKinney.

All well wishes for Andrew can be sent Children’s Medical Hospital, Room C4-279, 1935 Medical District Dr., Dallas 75235.**

We've been told that Andrew will have another surgery on Friday 12/12/08.
If you have any questions please contact Amy Megow. Her email is amymegow@yahoo.com
-Carrie