U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Manuel Villegas
2007
Manuel Villegas served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
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.
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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