Deputy Sheriff Manuel Villegas
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Monday, March 19, 2007

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 5 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Monday, March 19, 2007
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Manuel Villegas was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a domestic disturbance at approximately 1:00 am.

Deputy Villegas was driving behind another officer when an oncoming vehicle crossed into their lane. 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 had served with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for 17 months. He is survived by his wife and four children.