2 people arrested after hit-and-run that killed a Gastonia student

Two men have been charged in a hit-and-run in Greensboro on April 13 that left Xiomara Moore, a college student who grew up in Gastonia, dead, police said Thursday.

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The driver, 22-year-old Darion Tyric Valentine, was charged with hit-and-run resulting in death, illegal possession of a stolen vehicle, careless and reckless driving, speeding, driving without a license, running a red light, possession of false license plates and possession of marijuana.

The passenger, 23-year-old Dasyne’ Akiese Hairston, was charged with hit-and-run causing death as a passenger, possession of a stolen vehicle and minor possession of marijuana.

Officers arrested Hairston and Valentine on June 17 in Myrtle Beach, police said. They are expected to be extradited to Greensboro.