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‘American Idol’ teen had smoked marijuana before fatal crash, arrest warrants say

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Warrants allege that former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Kennedy was under the influence of marijuana when his truck crashed into a garage outside a home in Pacolet, killing a man.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2022

SC 'American Idol' star Caleb Kennedy charged with felony DUI in fatal car crash

Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Kennedy has been charged with felony driving under the influence after a man was killed while inside a garage in Pacolet, South Carolina.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022