News: Man sentenced for deadly DWI crash that killed Mason County girl

MASON COUNTY, WA – A man was sentenced to prison for a fatal DWI crash that claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl on Northcliff Rd on July 10, 2022, according to KING 5.

Matthew Galvin, 40, was driving while impaired when he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a vehicle operated by Akasha Garner. Her three children were in the vehicle.

Garner and two of her children suffered life-threatening injuries. Her 6-year-old girl died in the collision.

Authorities determined Galvin had a BAC twice the legal limit.

Galvin pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular homicide and one count of vehicular assault.

A judge sentenced Galvin to 21 years in prison.

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