Beaumont Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, August 9, 2020
Add to My HeroesSheena Dae Yarbrough-Powell
Police Officer Sheena Yarbrough-Powell was killed when her patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk, wrong-way driver on Cardinal Drive near the Highway 347 overpass.
The crash occurred on the divided highway at approximately 2:30 am. Her partner was seriously injured in the crash. The 18-year-old driver of the other vehicle was also injured and was later charged with manslaughter and intoxication assault.
Officer Yarbrough-Powell had served with the Beaumont Police Department for two years. She is survived by her husband.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 114
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
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