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Incident
Deputy Sheila Pyle was killed in a vehicle crash that occurred in very severe weather conditions.
Deputy Pyle's cruiser hydroplaned and struck an ambulance while she was on patrol on Highway 94.
Deputy Pyle had served with the Trinity County Sheriff's Department for six years and was the county's first female patrol deputy.
Survivors
She is survived by her four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Pyle gave the Trinity County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Groveton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Pyle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Trinity County Sheriff's Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Sheila is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Sheila is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Sheila 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 2000, 2 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 97th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2000, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2000, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Sheila was 45. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Sheila had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Sheila was 45. 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. Sheila had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Sheila was 45. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Sheila had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 5.6% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Fridays: 15.7%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Trinity County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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
Trinity County Sheriff's Department has 5 officers remembered here, Sheila among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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