McCoy pled guilty on Feb. 18 and has been sentenced to the maximum sentence of one year, with six months on home detention and six months suspended on probation.

McCoy's second count, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, a Class C Misdemeanor, was dismissed.

Under the probation terms, McCoy is required to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow up treatment, complete a victim impact panel, and consume no alcohol.

McCoy's driving privileges were also suspended for 90 days, with retroactive credit.

Police determined on Oct. 18, 2025, that a passenger vehicle, driven by McCoy, was traveling north on Pine Road when he struck Cruz who was walking north in the roadway.

McCoy and his passenger were uninjured. Cruz was pronounced dead at the scene.