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Claremore Man Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
A Claremore man pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after causing a fatal car accident while driving recklessly and under the influence of alcohol.
Billy Shane Hemphill, 48, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in federal court for his role in the accident that killed a passenger in his vehicle.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson, Hemphill’s series of irresponsible choices resulted in a collision that took one life and injured two others.
‘Billy Hemphill’s series of irresponsible choices resulted in a collision that took one life and injured two others,’ said Johnson. ‘The victim’s family and friends have endured a tremendous loss because of Hemphill’s criminal actions. Today, he has been held responsible for his conduct.’
The accident occurred on August 11, 2019, at 11:30 pm on South 4210 Road, just south of 410 Road. Witnesses stated that Hemphill was drinking alcohol and driving recklessly before the accident.
First responders observed beer cans at the scene and noted the defendant smelled of alcohol. The passenger died at the scene, while Hemphill and two other passengers were transported to hospitals in Tulsa and Claremore.
Hemphill is scheduled to be sentenced on January 20, 2022. The FBI, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Stacey P. Todd prosecuting the case.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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