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Master Sergeant Tyler Marie Grezaffi died on March 18, 2026, after a single-vehicle crash on the grounds of Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. According to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, her vehicle left the roadway and was found overturned in a water-filled canal on the prison compound. After her location was pinged, a Pointe Coupee Parish deputy located her vehicle approximately one hour later. The Louisiana State Police are investigating the incident.
At the time of her passing, Tyler was serving as an investigator at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, where she had worked for more than a year. She had previously served with the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office (where she worked alongside her father, Sgt. Scott Grezaffi, as a dispatcher and school resource officer) and with the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office (early 2019).
Tyler was the daughter of Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott Grezaffi. Her father said: "She loved the job. She loved helping people. She was an angel."
Gary Westcott, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, said: "Although Tyler Grezaffi was at the beginning of her promising career in public safety and corrections, she had already made a significant impact through her previous roles with the Pointe Coupee and Iberville Parish Sheriffs' Offices. Since joining our department, more than a year ago, her dedication, energy and kindness have left an unforgettable mark on everyone she encountered."
Pointe Coupee Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said: "Tyler was a beautiful soul who brought light to everyone around her — both within our department and throughout the community. Her kindness, dedication, and bright spirit left a lasting impression on those who knew and worked alongside her."
Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said: "In early 2019, Tyler Grezaffi proudly served as a member of the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office. Although her time with us was brief, she demonstrated a deep commitment to the profession and a passion for service that left a lasting impression on those who had the honor of working alongside her."
Funeral services were held Monday, March 23, 2026 at New Life Worship Center in New Roads, attended by more than 600 people including law enforcement officers from across Louisiana.
Tyler is survived by her fiancé Brandon Blackburn, her father Scott Grezaffi, and family. She was born July 14, 1998 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Sources: Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections; Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office; Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office; reported by The Advocate (Baton Rouge), WAFB, WBRZ, Corrections1, People (March 20, 2026), Louisiana Governor's Executive Order JML-26-029.
Survivors
Fiancé Brandon Blackburn; father Sgt. Scott Grezaffi (Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office)
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Master Sergeant Grezaffi served with the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
Thank you for your service to the Angola community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Master Sergeant Grezaffi.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Tyler is the only officer of Louisiana State Penitentiary remembered here.
Tyler is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
Tyler is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Tyler is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2026, 2 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.
In 2026, 39 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 108th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2026, 41 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 115th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Tyler was 27. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Tyler was 27. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Tyler was 27. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
March holds 6.1% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Louisiana State Penitentiary.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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