Saginaw, Mich. — In a tragic early-morning accident near Birch Park Apartments, two Saginaw residents lost their lives, police confirmed. Demon M. Galvin and My’Eshia O. Barnes, both 24, were pronounced dead at the scene of a fiery crash on Sunday, Dec. 1, around 3:50 a.m.
Emergency responders arrived at Hess Avenue and Birch Park Drive to find a 2018 Dodge Durango on its passenger side, engulfed in flames after crashing into a utility pole. Galvin was trapped inside, while Barnes and another 24-year-old woman from Bridgeport were ejected from the vehicle. Despite officers’ attempts to extinguish the fire, it continued until firefighters arrived. Galvin and Barnes were declared dead at the scene, while the third passenger remains in critical condition.
Preliminary investigations suggest speed played a critical role in the accident, though the cause is still under review. The Saginaw County Multijurisdictional Traffic Crash Team is leading the investigation, examining possible contributing factors such as road conditions and driver behavior. This tragedy marks the third and fourth traffic-related deaths in Saginaw in just a few weeks.
On Nov. 15, a head-on collision on East Genesee Avenue resulted in the deaths of two others, Jayden Burnett, 24, and Scintayvian McMullen, 22, when their vehicles erupted in flames after a fatal impact. These incidents have prompted growing concerns about traffic safety and the dangers of high-speed driving within the community.
As the investigation continues, the Saginaw community mourns the loss of Galvin and Barnes, reflecting on the recent string of fatal accidents that have shaken the area. Friends and family are left grappling with the sudden loss, and residents have called for renewed efforts to address road safety.
Authorities encourage drivers to remain vigilant, emphasizing the importance of adhering to speed limits and exercising caution. With the community mourning these tragic losses, the focus turns to preventing future accidents through increased awareness and improved safety measures.