Kentucky Father Charged in Son's Drowning Death
David Rhodes faces charges in connection with the death of his son.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 8, 2026, 11:13 p.m. ET
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Sep 8, 2026, 11:22 p.m. ET
Kentucky Father Charged in Son's Drowning Death
David Rhodes has been charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence in connection with the drowning death of his son, according to WLKY. The charge stems from an incident in which the government alleged that Rhodes, while under the influence, lost control of his vehicle and flipped it into a creek, resulting in his son's death.
As this is only a charge, the case has not been decided, and Rhodes is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Sentencing has not been scheduled.
Sep 8, 2026, 11:13 p.m. ETFirst report
Kentucky Father Charged in Son's Drowning Death
A Hardin County, Kentucky, father has been charged in connection with the drowning death of his son. David Rhodes is charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence, according to WLKY.
The charge stems from an incident in which the government alleges Rhodes, while under the influence, lost control of his vehicle and flipped it into a creek, resulting in his son's death. The charge is an allegation, and Rhodes is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The case is at the charging stage, and no trial date has been set. The matter remains undecided and has not been resolved.
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