On July 31, 2022, just after 3:00 p.m., a Nissan Sentra was traveling south on Gilbert Rd. at a high rate of speed. For an unknown reason, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a short thick metal pole, which was used to protect the power lines just south of Decatur St. The passenger, 35-year-old Kasey Galvan, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver and husband of Kasey, 35-year-old Mario Galvan, remained on scene. Mesa Police Officers had Galvan complete Field Sobriety Tests. Impairment was observed and Galvan was taken into custody.
Galvan was booked into jail for a violation of ARS 13-1103A1; Manslaughter, a class 2 felony. He was held on a $250, 000 bond.