Holly MatkinBellevue, WA – Bellevue Police Department (BPD) Officer Jordan Jackson died in the line of duty on Nov. 21 after a driver crashed into his motorcycle while he was out on patrol.
The 34-year-old officer was traveling northbound in the 500-block of Bellevue Way Southeast near Southeast Wolverine Way when a vehicle crashed into him, the BPD said in a press release.
Officer Jackson was rushed to Harborview Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The occupants inside the vehicle that collided with Officer Jackson’s motorcycle were not injured, WXIA reported.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is handling the ongoing investigation into the fatal crash.
“We are devastated by Officer Jackson’s tragic death,” BPD Chief Wendell Shirley said in a press release later that day. “Our hearts go out to his wife, two children, his family and friends, and extended BPD family as they grieve. This is a huge loss for the entire community.”
Officer Jackson served as a volunteer firefighter, emergency medical technician, and as a member of the King County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Volunteer K9 unit prior to joining the BPD in March of 2018.
He began working as a BPD Traffic Unit motorcycle officer two years later.
Officer Jackson was a “valuable member” of the department who was always eager to take on additional responsibility and leadership opportunities, the police department said.
He was recently chosen as Officer of the Quarter due to his “excellent quality of work and service to the community,” the BPD said.
“[It is] a tragedy to lose him,” Chief Shirley told KING. “He was a great officer, but an even better human being.”
In addition to his wife, Kelsey, Officer Jackson also leaves behind his two children, ages four and two, The Seattle Times reported.
A fundraising page established to help Officer Jackson’s young family in the wake of their loss has raised more than $54,000 so far.
BPD Spokesperson Meeghan Black said Officer Jackson’s passing marked the first line-of-duty death in the department’s 69-year history, KING reported.
RIP. Washington Police Officer Jordan Jackson was killed in a motorcycle accident when a vehicle pulled out of a parking lot and into his path. He is survived by his wife and children. #rip #hero #eow #PoliceOfficerJordanJackson #BellevuePoliceDepartment #thinblueline pic.twitter.com/h2TgxcqUtN
— Protecting the Blue (@protectingblue) November 23, 2022
We are saddened to learn that Bellevue Police Officer Jordan Jackson has passed away after being involved in a serious collision while on duty today. Our hearts go out to Officer Jackson’s wife, children, family, friends and the Bellevue Police Department. pic.twitter.com/1lDNr5nuky
— snocosheriff (@SnoCoSheriff) November 22, 2022
Many have asked where they can pay their respects to Ofc. Jordan Jackson. This memorial is set up at Bellevue City Hall (450 110th Ave NE) on the second level outside the police lobby. Thank you all for your kind words and support through this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/QckMc99Lse
— Bellevue, WA Police (@BvuePD) November 22, 2022
Large gatherings of police officers outside Harborview tonight after Bellevue PD Officer Jordan Jackson was badly hurt in a crash while patrolling on his motorcycle and died here at the hospital. Colleagues speak out live on KOMO-TV at 11pm pic.twitter.com/KC543934D9
— Joel Moreno (@JoelMorenoKOMO) November 22, 2022
Remembering Fallen Ofc Jordan Jackson – husband, father, son, brother…and ‘great officer and man’ per so many who came to Bellevue City Hall (2nd floor) to remember him. More next on #KOMONEWS pic.twitter.com/UMPNh8mDcW
— Michelle Esteban (@MichelleKOMO) November 23, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Bellevue Police Department Officer Jordan Jackson, both blood and blue. Thank you for your service.
Rest easy, hero. We’ll hold the line from here.
