Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a single-vehicle injury collision on Sano Mount Olive Road in Russell County that occurred on April 20, 2025, at 1:14 A.M. CST.

The preliminary investigation revealed that David King, 31, of Columbia, was traveling east on Sano Mount Olive Road in a 2009 Chevrolet HHR when he exited the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. 

A juvenile passenger in Mr. King’s vehicle was transported to the Russell County Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Russell County Coroner. A second juvenile passenger was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital with life-threatening injuries. A third juvenile passenger was transported to the Russell County Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

David King was arrested and charged with Vehicular Homicide Under the Influence of Alcohol, DUI 3rd Offense, Assault 1st Degree (2 counts), Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree (3 counts), Failure to Wear Seat Belts, and Reckless Driving. Mr. King was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Russell Fire/EMS and the Russell County Coroner’s Office. Senior Trooper Brandon Roark is investigating the collision.