LAPD Officer Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in 2015 Crash

LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles Police officer died over the weekend from complications of surgery related to a 2015 on-duty crash.

Officer Esmeralda Ramirez died on June 9, becoming the LAPD's 210th officer to have died in the line of duty, according to a news release.

"Her death is a reminder of the potentially life altering and tragic events that an officer faces every day they come to work," officials said in a statement. “Her commitment to her follow officers and this Department is only eclipsed by the love she had for her family."

The 49-year-old officer joined the department in 2008 and was assigned to the Pacific Division.

Ramirez leaves behind three adult children.

Funeral arrangements are pending.