1 Dead, 1 Hurt After Crash Near Newark Elementary School: Authorities

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A hit-and-run crash in front of a Newark elementary school killed one pedestrian and seriously injured another on Monday night. The alleged driver was arrested after later returning to the scene, authorities say.

According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the crash took place around 9 p.m. in front of George Washington Carver Elementary School when a 2014 white Ford Econoline Van struck two women.

The driver – later identified as Segundo Carlos Bunay, 33, of Newark – fled after the crash. He later returned to the scene, prosecutors said.

Eryn Montgomery, 28, was pronounced dead at University Hospital. Kieonna Jones, 40, is reported to be in stable condition, authorities said Tuesday.

Bunay was charged with first-degree vehicular homicide while driving under the influence in a school zone, second-degree reckless vehicular homicide, second-degree leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death, second-degree assault by auto driving under the influence in a school zone, third-degree leaving the scene of a crash resulting in serious driving injury, and two charges of third-degree endangering an injured victim.

Authorities said anyone with information about the crash can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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