Trinity County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Friday, November 3, 2000
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: November 3, 2000
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
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. She is survived by her four children.