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Thomas Everett Hancock

United States · Aged 91 · Died 03/04/2011
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The lawyer for a State Transport Police Officer Gerald Sims was on duty and speeding when the crash happened that caused the death of 91-year-old Thomas Hancock. Greenville County Sheriff’s Office investigators determined that Hancock made an illegal left turn into the path of Sims'’ police other. Sims pleaded guilty to driving too fast for conditions and paid a $130 fine.

Alleged responsible partySouth Carolina Highway PatrolReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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