Cops ID U. of Delaware student from N.J. struck, killed by motorcycle

Authorities in Newark, Delaware have identified the 18-year-old college student from New Jersey struck and killed by a fleeing motorcycle earlier this week as a Clark resident.

Noelia Gomez was struck just before midnight Tuesday in a crosswalk on East Main Street near North College Avenue, according to Newark police.

Gomez, of Clark, was a freshman at the University of Delaware who graduated from Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains.

A University of Delaware police officer attempted to stop the motorcycle for a traffic offense about three blocks away from the crash scene at 11:53 p.m. The patrol officer stopped pursuing the motorcycle because of the danger to the public after the rider fled at a high speed speed, Newark police said.

Gomez was struck within the next minute, officials said.

Following the crash, the driver came off of the motorcycle and it continued onto the sidewalk, striking four more people and a light pole, authorities said.

Three other pedestrians declined to be treated, while one was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

The motorcyclist, who has not identified, was hospitalized with injuries. No charges have been filed as of early Tuesday afternoon, though the crash remains under investigation.

Fall classes at Delaware began on Tuesday.

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Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com.