Woman killed in Newark school bus crash identified as Wilmington resident
NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police have identified the woman killed in Thursday’s fatal school bus crash in Newark as 54-year-old Wanda Montalvo of Wilmington, as the investigation into the deadly collision continues.
The crash, which occurred earlier in the day, involved a school bus and resulted in Montalvo’s death at the scene. Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not yet been fully released, as the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit remains actively involved in piecing together how the incident unfolded.
State police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has relevant dash cam footage or information to come forward. The call for public assistance is part of the ongoing effort to determine contributing factors and to complete the official reconstruction of the collision.
Delaware Crime Stoppers is also accepting anonymous tips, and the Delaware State Police are encouraging the use of their official social media channels for private messages related to the incident.
Support services are being offered to those impacted by the crash. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available around the clock to provide assistance to those grieving or affected by sudden loss, accessible through a statewide toll-free hotline.
No other injuries have been reported, and no charges or citations have been announced as of Friday afternoon.
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Key Points
- 54-year-old Wanda Montalvo of Wilmington was killed in Thursday’s school bus crash in Newark
- Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate and seek public assistance
- Victim support services are available 24/7 for those affected by the fatal incident
