Driver charged with DWI in wreck that killed motorcyclist, Gastonia police say

GASTONIA, N.C. — UPDATE Jan. 30, 2023 According to criminal court records, Sandy Crosby was convicted of felony death by vehicle in early January. She received a two-year suspended sentence and is on probation in Gaston County.

Earlier A 56-year-old woman was charged Wednesday with a DWI and death by motor vehicle after a wreck that killed 21-year-old motorcyclist Keveon Dequis Darby, Gastonia police said.

Sandy Crosby, of Gastonia, was driving a 2018 Buick SUV and made a left from West Garrison Boulevard onto Overhill Street at about 6:50 p.m. Tuesday.

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She cut in front of Darby, of Gastonia, who was riding a 2002 Kawasaki motorcycle in the opposite direction, police said.

The two collided, and Darby was taken to a hospital where he later died.

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Channel 9′s Anthony Kustura spoke to Darby’s mother, Roxie Darby, who said her son lived just two blocks away from where the crash happened.

“I feel hurt, I feel shock, I feel like it’s not real at all,” she said.

Roxie Darby said her son had always loved cars and bikes. She said it started with a red one when he was little.

She said she’s reminded of him thanks to his passion projects, like a bike he tried to fix up. She was brought to tears when she saw the sweet messages left behind at the crash site.

“I knew how great he was, but I didn’t know other people knew how great he was,” she said.

Police said Crosby is accused of driving while impaired, although the department said her blood work won’t come back for a few days to confirm.

She was given bail set at $100,000 and has since been released from jail.

“I just want to hear his sound, and his smile and his laugh,” Roxie Darby said.

The Darby family is planning a memorial for Keveon Darby in the next few days. Currently, they’re trying to raise enough money to cover his funeral costs.

No other details have been released at this point.

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