(Marion County, FL) Thursday afternoon, jurors rendered their verdict in the case against 32-year-old Justin Cobb, who tragically took the life of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer. Jurors found Cobb guilty on all three counts, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Manslaughter, and two counts of Driving Under the Influence with Serious Bodily Injury.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s loved ones, whose lives were forever changed by this preventable tragedy,” said Chief Assistant State Attorney Walter Forgie. “We remain committed to seeking justice for victims and holding those who choose to drive under the influence accountable.”

On June 22, 2022, shortly after 6 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash that occurred on County Road 42 near Umatilla, Florida. Once on scene, officials determined that the Chevrolet Tahoe being driven by Cobb veered in front of the vehicle that the victim was driving, along with two other occupants inside. Meyer was pronounced deceased on scene, and the other two occupants who sustained substantial injuries were transported for emergency medical treatment.

During FHP’s investigation, Cobb stated to authorities that he was driving his truck and coming to a curve in the road, and didn’t remember anything regarding the crash. Cobb admitted to authorities that he smoked methamphetamine the night before and that he is a functional addict. After drawing blood samples from the defendant at the hospital, the samples were sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for testing. The test results concluded that Cobb was under the influence of Methamphetamines at the time of the crash.

Assistant State Attorneys Adam Smith and Robert Bullara diligently prosecuted this case.

Published on 04/02/2026.