Update at 8:30am on February 24 - The deceased’s first name has been corrected to Keveon.
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Gastonia, N.C. - February 23, 2022: Investigators from the Gastonia Police Department – Traffic Enforcement Bureau have charged 56-year-old Sandy Crosby, of Gastonia, with DWI, death by motor vehicle, and additional charges after a fatal collision involving a motorcycle occurred yesterday evening.
On Tuesday, February 22 at approximately 6:48 p.m., GPD officers and Fire and Rescue personnel responded to W. Garrison Boulevard at Overhill Street for the report of a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2002 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling eastbound on W. Garrison Boulevard approaching Overhill Street. A 2018 Buick SUV was traveling westbound on W. Garrison Boulevard in the center turn lane approaching Overhill Street. The driver of the Buick attempted to turn left onto Overhill Street directly in front of the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle collided with the Buick in the intersection.
The operator of the motorcycle is identified as 21-year-old Keveon Dequis Darby, of Gastonia. Darby was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the Buick was identified as Crosby.
During the investigation, detectives determined that Crosby was DWI and she was arrested.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them at 704-866-6967.
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