High Point Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, December 23, 2001
Add to My HeroesShelia Dianne Twyman
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. She is survived by her son, two daughters, four grandchildren, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Thursday, December 20, 2001
Most Recent Reflection
View all 88 ReflectionsThe following is a letter printed in the Dec. 21, 2024, issue of the High Point Enterprise:
The Memory of Officer Twyman
To the citizens of High Point. On Dec. 23, 2001, Master Police Officer III Shelia Twyman of the High Point Police Department died after being critically injured in the line of duty on Dec. 20. (A tractor-trailer ran a red light.) It was a tragic loss. Shelia was an individual you couldn't help but love. A generous, humble and giving person.
Three years ago, I attempted - through the Enterprise - to have a portion of Montlieu Avenue renamed in her memory (and likewise for Samuel E. Burford). Instead, the honor went to Nido Qubein. I ask High Pointers now not to forget someone who gave her life for their city. You would have cherished knowing her.
Blair Rankin, Major (ret.), High Point Police Dept.
Major Blair Rankin (ret.)
High Point Police Department
December 23, 2024
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