Oklahoma City, OK – A Wichita Falls woman has died following a single-vehicle crash on US Highway 82 in Clay County that occurred over a week ago. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported that 21-year-old Jacqueline Nicole Villegas was involved in the accident on December 20, when she was traveling northwest on the highway.
According to officials, Villegas lost control of her vehicle and drove off the roadway, continuing into a ditch where the vehicle rolled over. Emergency responders transported Villegas to a hospital in Fort Worth, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The DPS confirmed that Villegas was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, though no further details have been released at this time.
The tragic crash serves as a reminder of the importance of seatbelt safety and cautious driving, especially on highways. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the accident.
