Ormond Beach Police Officer, a Buffalo native – critically injured on duty – family asking for #Buffalo items

Calling all Buffalonians!

A woman is asking for help for her brother-in-law – an Ormond Beach Police Motor Officer, and native Buffalonian who was injured on the job.

Here is Kristina’s post.

“On Wednesday April 18th, Ormond Beach Police Motor Officer Dave Starke Jr, who is my future sister in law’s coworker, AND Buffalo transplant, was critically injured on duty and continues to recover in the hospital. He’s had a few surgeries so far and still is not done. He’s in good spirits but Marianne had a great idea. Officer Starke, being a Buffalo native, loves all things Buffalo especially the Bills. We were thinking of collecting items/food/anything Buffalo and putting together a “Buffalo box” for him for Marianne to bring to the hospital. Anyone who would be interested in sending stuff would be so greatly appreciated! Please help make this possible for Officer Starke! Any questions please direct to myself or Marianne Durkin. Thank you! ???
#obpd #buffalostrong #thinblueline #buffalove #billsmafia”

Officer Starke, 29, was riding his motorcycle when he was involved in a crash involving a truck. Starke was airlifted to a local hospital. His condition has improved and he is now listed in stable condition. Officer Starke was responding to a call and reports say he did have his lights and siren on when the truck hit him.

contact Kristina Mele Udell on FB to help.

https://www.facebook.com/kristinawidakay/posts/10160438598175089

Please help if you can!!  #Buffalove

Wd are sending thoughts, prayers and well wishes to Officer Starke and we thank him for his service.