Manuel Villegas served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Deputy Sheriff Manuel Villegas was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a domestic disturbance at approximately 1:00 am.
He was driving behind another officer when an oncoming vehicle crossed into their lane on Pierce Street near 63rd Avenue in Thermal. The officer in the lead car was able to swerve out of the way, but Deputy Villegas was unable to and the two vehicles collided.
The other driver and Deputy Villegas were both killed in the accident.
Deputy Villegas was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for 17 months.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Villegas gave the Riverside County Sheriff's Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Riverside community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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