Father endangers son by driving intoxicated during beer run

In Kentucky, a significant incident occurred involving a father and his two children while on a beer run. Austin Brooks, aged 40, was driving his pickup truck with his son and nephew in the truck bed last week. Reports indicate that Brooks was intoxicated and driving at a high speed on wet roads, which raised concerns for the boys' safety. As they were approaching a truck stop, both children became frightened by the possibility of being driven onto the interstate. In a desperate attempt to save themselves, they banged on the truck cab to get Brooks' attention, but due to his state, he did not stop the vehicle. Fearing for their lives, both boys jumped from the truck. Following the incident, Brooks did not stop to assist them but continued driving away. One of the boys, Brooks' son, sustained severe injuries and is currently in a coma, while the nephew suffered minor injuries. Following this incident, Brooks has been charged with wanton endangerment, endangering the welfare of a minor, and leaving the scene of an accident. The situation has raised serious concerns about impaired driving and child safety, while also leading to discussions concerning the consequences of such reckless behavior.