Coroner finds disqualified driver caused fatal crash after consuming drugs and alcohol

Friday 14 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 14 Nov 2025, 5:00am

A coroner has found that disqualified Christchurch driver Carla Murray caused a fatal crash after driving into the path of a truck. Ms Murray had alcohol, methamphetamine, cannabis and prescription medication in her system and was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 14 Nov 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute

NZ HeraldFri 14 Nov 2025, 5:00am

Carla Murray’s drug and alcohol crash death spurs coroner to warn of ‘catastrophic effects’ (opens in new tab)
The PressFri 14 Nov 2025, 5:00am

Disqualified driver with alcohol and drugs in system caused fatal crash, coroner finds (opens in new tab)