The Easter morning crash in the Sano community of Russell County has now claimed the lives of two children as 12-year-old David King Jr. died at the UK Hospital in Lexington this morning. 14-year-old Skyler Huckaby died at RC Hospital shortly after the accident that occurred at 1:15 AM on Sunday, April 20th, 2025 on the Sano Mount Olive Road in Russell County.
According to KSP, David King, 31, of Columbia, KY 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. 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. He was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
A third juvenile (Skyler Huckaby's brother) was involved in the crash was treated for non life threatening injuries.
A benefit for the families of David King, Jr. and Skyler Huckaby will be held on Saturday, May 3rd ....
