By Crash News Writer 
Newark, NJ (July 30, 2025) – A woman was killed and another injured Monday night in a tragic hit-and-run crash outside an elementary school in Newark. The suspect has since been identified and is facing criminal charges.
According to reports, the incident occurred on July 28 in front of George Washington Carver Elementary School on Clinton Place. Around nightfall, a van driven by 33-year-old Segundo Bunay struck two female pedestrians near the school.
One of the victims, 28-year-old Eryn Montgomery, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The second woman was also hurt but is currently recovering. Authorities said Bunay fled the scene immediately following the collision but later returned. He has since been taken into custody and charged in connection with the deadly incident.
Prosecutors have not yet released full details about the charges Bunay faces, but the case remains under active investigation by local authorities.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identity of the second woman injured has not been made public at this time.
- Authorities have not yet released the full list of charges filed against Segundo Bunay.
- Clinton Place near George Washington Carver Elementary School may continue to see increased police presence as the investigation continues.
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