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Shelia Dianne Twyman
Incident
Master Officer Shelia Twyman succumbed to injuries received three days earlier when her patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer at approximately 1:40 am.
Master Officer Twyman was traveling eastbound on East Russell Avenue. A tractor-trailer did not stop at the red light at the intersection of Centennial Street, hitting Master Officer Twyman's patrol vehicle. She was transported to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center where she passed away.
The driver of the semi was charged with running a red light and misdemeanor death by a vehicle in connection with the collision.
Master Officer Twyman had served with the High Point Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her son, two daughters, four grandchildren, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Master Police Officer III Twyman gave the High Point Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the High Point community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Master Police Officer III Twyman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
High Point Police Department has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Shelia is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
Shelia is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Shelia is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2001, 6 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 2001, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2001, 89 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 39th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Shelia was 47. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. Shelia had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
Shelia was 47. 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. Shelia had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Shelia was 47. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Shelia had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Sundays: 11.2%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at High Point Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Her people
High Point Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Shelia among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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