Oakland police officer dies: Memorial for Jordan Wingate, who died of injuries after 2018 on-duty car crash [Video]

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — A heartfelt goodbye Friday for a fallen Oakland police officer.

The community and law enforcement gathered to honor Jordan Wingate at a public memorial service at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley.

He passed away on April 20, nearly six years after being severely injured while responding to a call at the Port of Oakland in 2018. Wingate is the 55th Oakland police officer to die in the line of duty.

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A car collided with Wingate’s patrol SUV, causing it to crash into a parked big rig.

Wingate was on life support for almost six years.

“For five years, eight months, seven days, despite his pain and adversity, he courageously battled his injuries,” said Interim Oakland Police Chief Darren Allison.

Jordan was remembered for his sacrifice during an already difficult time for the Oakland Police Department.

“Today is especially difficult. Not long ago in this room, we …