William Hillard sentencing hearing on August 28, 2019
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Pictured: William Hillard at a sentencing hearing in Louisville, Ky. on Aug. 28, 2019. Hillard was sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of Steven Simpson, a tow truck driver and father of three from Meade County, Ky.
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Steven Simpson's death put a spotlight on the dangers faced by tow trucks stopped on interstates and roadways.
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