Opelousas Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 14, 2013
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Assistant Warden Peggy Sylvester was killed in an automobile accident on Louisiana 31, south of Louisiana 742, at approximately 4:45 am.
She was attempting to pass another vehicle during a period of rain when her department vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Assistant Warden Sylvester, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time, suffered fatal injuries.
Assistant Warden Sylvester was a U.S. Army veteran and had served as a jailer with the Opelousas Police Department for three years. She had previously served with the Eunice Police Department for one year and St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office for 10 years. She is survived by her son, two daughters, parents, and fiance.