JAMESTOWN, KY (April 21, 2025) – On Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 1:14 A.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a single-vehicle injury collision that occurred on Sano Mount Olive Road in Russell County.
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.
The driver, David King was arrested following the preliminary investigation.
David King was charged with:
- OPER MTR VEHICLE U/INFL ALC (189A.010(1B) - 3RD (AGG CIR)
- ASSAULT, 1ST DEGREE
- WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE
- VEHICULAR HOMICIDE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
- RECKLESS DRIVING
- FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELTS
This individual was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of 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.
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