PRINCETON, Texas — A North Texas officer has died after being in a car crash on Saturday afternoon, according to local police.
The Princeton Police Department announced the death of Officer Nancy Dominguez on social media.
According to their post, Officer Dominguez was off duty when she was in the accident. Police say that happened at about 5:20 p.m. on East Lucas Road and Lakeview Drive.
Police say investigation showed a Ford F-150 was traveling westbound when its bac end lost traction due to wet roadway conditions. The driver reportedly tried to gain control but skidded into the eastbound lane, and a Honda Civic traveling in that lane struck the passenger side of the pickup.
Both vehicles slid off the roadway, police say. The driver of the pickup and two other passengers were taken to Medical City of McKinney with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officer Dominguez, in the Civic, was reportedly taken to Medical City McKinney where she was pronounced dead.
No other details about the crash are available at this time.
Princeton Police say Officer Dominguez joined the department in late July 2022. In those two years, officials say she received numerous award, including two consecutive Rookie of the Year awards, a Life Saving Award, and a Citizen Commendation Award.
"We are devastated and heartbroken to share the passing of Officer Nancy Dominguez, a dedicated public servant and cherished member of the Princeton community," police shared on social media.
A visitation from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. is being held on April 25 at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. The funeral service will be held the following day at 11 a.m. at the Cotton Creek Church in Allen.
Officer Dominguez's family is requesting blue, white, or green flowers be sent to honor her memory.
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