David was involved in a car accident in Illinois and died a few days later. The accident occurred on May 18, 2023, and David was injured in the crash. He was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 21.

As news of David's death spread, many realized that the farmer, who was influential in the world of agriculture, was also the face of a popular meme that has been on the internet for almost a decade now.