Four young people killed in Glenville crash
GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A deadly crash in Glenville killed four Schenectady residents, all in their mid-twenties. The victims’ loved ones gathered to remember the people, whose lives were tragically cut short.
That crash happened on September 1 at 3:20 A.M. NEWS10 has found out more about those victims of this tragic accident. Two of the victims were siblings and a family member said they were both parents of young children.
A single piece of crime scene tape is left from Sunday’s early morning investigation into the fatal crash.
According to the Glenville Police Department, a 2022 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound when it veered off the south side of the road and went airborne, striking several trees before crashing into a ditch. The police confirm speed was a factor in the crash.
The tire marks are still visible, with signs of just how severe that crash was. Debris from the wreckage still in the ditch where that car was found. It happened on State Route 5 near Waters Road.
All four occupants of the vehicle died on the scene. Those victims are 24 year old Elijah Holmes, 24 year old Quiessence Irizarry, 25 year old Nyvon Irizarry, and John Kemp – who would have turned 25 on Tuesday.
Family and friends have been stopping by the scene, mourning, praying and lighting candles.
Glenville Police Department is leading the active investigation and urges anyone with information to contact the detective’s office at 518-384-0135.
The incident was, allegedly, captured on Facebook Live and the police are pleading with the public to assist in the investigation.
Neighbors tell me they did not hear breaks at the time of the crash and there was a heavy police presence that closed down all lanes of traffic throughout the early morning.
Memorials have been set up in honor of the victims at the crash site as well as in Schenectady, where the victims were from.
The Irizarry siblings have left behind a 6 year old and a 7 year old. A GoFundMe has been set-up by the mother of the siblings.
Police said they have not determined who the driver was and they’re asking the public for help. If you have any information, if you have been sharing anything on social media, reach out to Glenville Police.
Glenville was assisted by the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office, Niskayuna Police, Scotia Police, Schenectady Police, Rotterdam Police, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, and New York State Police.
First responders from Beukendaal Fire Department, Scotia Fire Department, Glenville Hill Fire Department, Rotterdam Junction Fire Department, Schenectady County Fire Coordinators and Mohawk Ambulance were all on the scene to assist.