Adair County schools announces death of 12-year-old following alleged DUI crash

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — A sixth-grader at Adair County Middle School has died and his organs have been donated after a crash in mid-April.

“David’s life was tragically cut short in an accident involving a drunk driver. Last night, via social media, his mother has shared that David’s organs were donated,” Superintendent Jason Faulkner wrote in an announcement on Sunday.

Faulkner confirmed that David King is the third Adair County student to be lost in a crash related to drunk driving this year.

FOX 56 previously reported that Skyler Huckaby was also killed in a crash involving 31-year-old David King.

“These tragedies are a painful reminder of how critical it is for all of us to make responsible choices.

We extend our deepest condolences to David’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers in the days ahead,” Faulkner continued.

Adair County schools announced that grief counselors and support staff will be available at ACMS, and no memorial service announcements have been made for David at this time.