Drink driver sent to prison for Tura Beach crash that killed friend

Key points

• A drink driver who killed his friend in a Tura Beach crash has been sentenced to six years' imprisonment. Edward James McCoid was 33 when he crashed on 21 June 2025, killing his 46-year-old passenger.
• The Bega District Court heard McCoid had a long history of problematic alcohol use linked to his anxiety. Acting Judge Andrew Haesler imposed a non-parole period of three years and 10 months, and McCoid is eligible for parole on 26 May 2030.
• The judge said McCoid must address his alcohol use before any release on parole.