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KSP charge driver in fatal Sano Mount Olive Rd collision

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

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

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


A juvenile passenger in the 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, 31, of Columbia, 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
  • 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.


This story was posted on 2025-04-21 08:50:22
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