Princeton Police Department Officer Nancy Dominguez was fatally injured in a weekend motor vehicle accident, the department said.

Dominguez was off duty at the time of the two-vehicle crash about 5:20 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at Lakeview Drive and East Lucas Road.

As a result of the accident, the city canceled the Princeton City Council and Zoning Board of Adjustments meetings scheduled for Monday, April 22, “out of respect for Officer Nancy Dominguez and her family.”

A preliminary investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) found that a Ford F-150 pickup was traveling westbound on FM 3286 (East Lucas Road) when the back end of the truck lost traction due to the wet roadway conditions.

“The driver attempted to gain control but entered a side skid into the eastbound lane,” said DPS Sgt. Kyle Bradford. “A Honda Civic was traveling eastbound and struck the passenger side of the pickup with its front end. Both vehicles slid off the roadway coming to final rest in the south side barrow ditch.”

Bradford said the driver of the pickup and two passengers were transported to Medical City McKinney with non-life-threatening injuries.

Dominguez, the driver of Honda Civic, was also transported to Medical City McKinney and was later pronounced deceased, he said.

Dominguez began her career with the Princeton Police Department on July 25, 2022, and subsequently received numerous accolades including 2022 Rookie of the Year, 2023 Rookie of the Year, 2023 Citizen Commendation Award, multiple Letters of Commendations from the department, a Life Saving Award in June of 2023, and multiple RISE Awards.

“She was so approachable and kind,” Francesca Couto posted online. “I’ve never met an officer like her. She will be missed.”

Hannah Nicole Greenhaw wrote, “Heartfelt thanks to a very brave officer. Her family, friends and colleagues are in my thoughts and prayers.”

The PPD has placed a squad car at the front entrance of the Princeton Municipal Center in respectful remembrance of Officer Dominguez, Chief James Waters said.

“Her squad car will remain in place until she is laid to rest, allowing anyone who wishes to pay their respects to her unwavering passion and selfless sacrifice,” he said.

The car was quickly bedecked with flowers and other tokens of remembrance and appreciation and the fountain in the Municipal Complex Pond was illuminated with a blue light.

Visitation is scheduled from 2-8 p.m., Thursday, April 25, Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 N. Central Expressway, Allen. The service is 11 a.m., Friday, April 26, Cottonwood Creek Church, 1015 San Rayburn Tollway, Allen.

The family is requesting if flowers are sent, they be blue, white or just greenery.

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