Toronto Police officers are mourning the death of Const. John Zivcic who lost his life in a motor vehicle accident nine years ago this week.

Zivcic, 34, was responding to an emergency call on November 30, 2013 when he was Involved in a car collision at the intersection of Bloor St., W. and Neilson Drive.

The constable, who had been in the Toronto Police Service for six years, succumbed to his injuries on December 2, 2013.

“His organs were successfully matched to several recipients,” police said to mark his passing.

Then Deputy Chief Peter Sloly said at the time “he died in the line of duty doing his job, trying to keep the public safe.”

Police said the officer was driving an unmarked police vehicle and was  on traffic duty responding to a call in regards to an alleged impaired driver when he lost his life.

The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries.

The late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford called it a very sad day for the city’s police force.

Zivcic, who was originally from St. Catharines, Ont., was described as a “greatly respected guy,” specifically at 22 Division, where he was based.