United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, June 8, 2000
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: June 8, 2000
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Marshal Hillman was killed when the prisoner transport van he was riding in was struck by a tractor trailer that crossed the median of Highway 65 in Bakersfield, California, after its driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Deputy Marshal Hillman and another deputy marshal were transporting three federal prisoners when the incident occurred. Deputy Marshal Hillman, all three prisoners, and a fourth person were killed. The other deputy marshal was injured in the accident.
Deputy Marshal Hillman had served with the United States Marshals Service for 14 years. He is survived by his father and two sisters.