Breaking: Drink driver sentenced to 14 years in jail over death of 9yo

Drink driver who killed nine-year-old boy in Gold Coast crash sentenced to 14 years in jail Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 11:36am A drink driver who crashed into a family riding e-bikes, killing a nine-year-old boy, has been sentenced to 14 years in jail. Keith Andrew Chambers pleaded guilty to manslaughter, dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death or grievous bodily harm whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, whilst excessively speeding, and high-range drink driving. The court heard the now 49-year-old had an extensive criminal history — including nine speeding convictions, the latest in 2023. On the day of the crash on the Gold Coast in 2024, Chambers had been drinking heavily, and had mixed alcohol with painkillers he used to treat arthritis, as well as antidepressants. The court heard he lied after the crash, telling witnesses at the scene that he had been clipped by another car. Justice Glenn Martin accepted Chambers remained at the scene, and voluntarily presented to a police station the following day. He was given a 14-year sentence and a six-year sentence for both charges. Those present terms will be served concurrently. Chambers has also been disqualified from holding a driver license for life. Loading