Rodney Atkins' Teenage Son Hit By Drunk Driver

Atkins says his son is okay following the incident.

(Undated)  --  Rodney Atkins is opening up about an accident involving his teenage son. 

The country music singer told the crowd at WE Fest on Friday that his 16-year-old son, Elijah, was hit by a drunk driver. 

He didn't go into detail about the accident but said he son is okay. 

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