AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin police officer hurt in a motorcycle crash died as a result of his injuries Sunday.

Officer Amir Abdul-Khaliq, 46, was struck by a car while escorting a funeral procession on North Burnet Road Thursday. A 17-year veteran with APD, Abdul-Khaliq was taken to University Medical Center Brackenridge hospital where he remained in critical condition, according to tweets posted by Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo.

On Friday, Acevedo held a news conference stating the officer was in very serious condition and in need of blood. Later Friday evening, another tweet said he was showing positive signs.

Sunday morning, Acevedo’s latest tweet, indicated that Abdul-Khaliq “had a set back” but was hanging tough. The chief continued to stress the need for continued prayer and blood donations.

A press release was issued by the department at 6:30 p.m. stating, “Despite his valiant fight, it is with deep and heavy hearts that early this evening Senior Police Officer Amir Abdul-Khaliq succumbed to his injuries.”

The department also praised the hospital staff at University Medical Center Brackenridge for their work ever since the officer arrived. “The department appreciates all the tireless efforts that the staff from University Medical Center at Brackenridge Hospital provided and their heroic efforts,” continued the press release.

Shortly after, Acevedo tweeted a statement on the officer’s death that included a ‘thank you’ to the community. “We wish to thank our community for the tremendous outpouring of prayers, support and love. Please keep Amir, his family, and Amir’s extended APD family in your thoughts and prayers,” said Acevedo.

Since the crash, community support has poured in for the injured officer. The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas sent emails and texts to donors requesting that they come give blood as soon as possible. On Friday, the Blood Center had 285 people make donations, which is more than double the number of donors it sees on an average Friday. Numbers weren’t available for the total amount of donations made Saturday, but the donation schedule was full.

The department said Abdul-Khaliq is survived by his five children and wife. He was in the Marines before he joined law enforcement. He was a long-time member of the motor unit for the department.

Service and funeral arrangements for Officer Abdul-Khaliq have not been announced.