06 Feb, 2010
Brendan Burke Killed in Car Crash
Brendan Burke, 21-year-old son of Toronto Maple Leafs President and general manager Brian Burke was killed in a car crash in Economy, Indiana. The accident happened late Friday and the hockey world was shocked to hear about the bad news.
“On behalf of the entire Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment family, we extend out heartfelt condolensces to the family and friends of Brian Burke,” said Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment CEO Richard Peddie in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burke family during this extremely difficult time.”
According to news, Brendan Burke was driving his Jeep Grand Cherokee when he lost control of it and crashed head on with another car. He was accompanied by his friend Mark Reedy, 18 years old, and was the only person on the passenger seat and did not survived in the accident too.
