Kevin Penich’s Mental Health Evaluation | Huntsville News

A judge has ordered a mental health evaluation for Kevin Penich, accused of murdering 17-year-old Chloe Rose Hastings in a fiery May 2025 crash that also injured a bystander. Initially charged with DUI, Penich later faced murder charges and was indicted in July 2026. His defense team requested the evaluation, which is now underway — potentially reshaping how his case unfolds as legal proceedings deepen amid civil lawsuits from both the victim’s family and the injured bystander. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://whnt.com/news/decatur/judge-orders-mental-health-evaluation-for-decatur-man-charged-in-deadly-2025-crash/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3517b8bfac566ef6 Report issues to [email protected].