The brother of an NRL star is back behind bars after having his parole revoked less than a year after serving a prison sentence for causing a horror crash that killed a mother of three.
Troy Xerri was released on parole from Macquarie Correctional Centre in November last year after serving two years and four months in prison for the 2019 fatal crash.
The 32-year-old, brother of Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs star Bronson Xerri, was driving his Toyota HiLux in Sydney’s north-west on November 11, 2019 when he lost control.
His van jumped the median strip, crossed onto the wrong side of Blaxland Road in Eastwood and crashed head-on into a hatchback driven by Joanne Duke.
The 63-year-old mother of three was killed and another woman was injured when Xerri’s car collided with a second vehicle before coming to rest on a utility pole.
Xerri’s passenger, Michael Nader, was hospitalized for a week with head injuries and back pain sustained in the crash.
After pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, Xerri was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison with a non-parole period of two years and four months.
Ms Duke’s husband called the sentence “disgusting” and “petty”, and other family members branded Xerri a “coward” for not stopping to help her.
Troy Xerri (left) with his brother, NRL star Bronson Xerri. Photo: Instagram
Jo’Anne Duke, victim of Troy Xerri’s car accident (right)
The 32-year-old was serving the remainder of his parole period in the community when he was charged in July over a violent home invasion in Sydney’s inner city.
Police allege the man broke into a flat on Wattle Crescent in Pyrmont on the night of May 21 when the occupant, Atitad Romchampa, was at home.
According to court documents, Xerri allegedly attacked Mr Romchampa, causing him injuries amounting to grievous bodily harm.
On July 3, he was charged with unlawful entry into a dwelling causing serious bodily injury and taken into custody.
The Merrylands resident has yet to enter a plea or plead guilty and remains denied bail.
On Monday, the New South Wales State Parole Authority confirmed that Xerri’s parole had been revoked in connection with the fatal crash.
Troy Ferri (in red) celebrated with his loved ones after leaving prison. Photo: Tik Tok
His jubilant release was posted on social media. Photo: Tik Tok
A spokesman said the authority will hold a bail revocation hearing once the new charge is finalized.
Xerri will return to court next month over the alleged violent raid, which allegedly occurred just weeks before his brother Bronson returned to rugby league following a doping suspension.
The centre had been banned from playing in the NRL for four years after testing positive for steroid use.
He returned to the sport in April, making his club debut for the Canterbury Bulldogs in their round five win over the Sydney Roosters.
