A missing person that was reported to the Nacogdoches Police Department was found yesterday morning that appears to have tragically died in a car accident. Jacquelin Patricio-Vazquez 38 years of age was reported missing by family members to the Nacogdoches Police Department on 12-01-2020.

 

The Nacogdoches Police Department conducted a search using a drone at the Pine Creek Lodge after learning of the victims possible last whereabouts.  The search revealed what appeared to be a possible vehicle submerged in the pond a short distance from the bank.

 

The Nacogdoches Fire Department dive team along with investigators from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. After confirmation by divers that there was a vehicle in the pond, the vehicle was removed.

 

The victim was found inside the vehicle and was deceased. Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Judge Williams responded to the scene and an inquest was ordered.

 

The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the accident that is believed to have occurred on the night of 11-30-2020. Investigators collected evidence at the scene showing where the vehicle ran off the private roadway and struck a pole before going into the pond.  The investigation is ongoing.