Father Charged with DUI Manslaughter After Fatal Crash

Kody Wills, a 30-year-old man from Lakeland, Florida, has been arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter following a car crash that resulted in the death of his 5-year-old daughter and serious injuries to his 3-year-old son. The incident occurred on November 7th when Wills drove his Kia through a stop sign and collided with a tree, causing the vehicle to catch fire. Toxicology reports revealed that Wills' blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit at the time of the crash. Despite Wills' claims of having consumed only one shot of alcohol earlier in the day, deputies noted signs of impairment at the scene and a subsequent blood test confirmed the high alcohol level. In addition to DUI manslaughter, Wills faces charges of DUI causing serious bodily injury and negligent child abuse. A bystander managed to rescue Wills' son from the burning vehicle, but the daughter could not be saved.