According to police, a University of Delaware student was killed by a speeding motorcycle after an attempted traffic stop

NEWARK, Delaware (CBS) — A University of Delaware student was killed and four other people were struck by a speeding motorcycle late Tuesday night, according to Newark police.

According to police, the accident occurred shortly after 11:50 p.m. on West Main Street, west of North College Avenue, following an attempted traffic stop.

According to police, a University of Delaware officer attempted to stop the motorcycle on East Main Street, west of South Chapel Street. Police say the motorcyclist ignored the officer and sped west. Investigators said the university police officer did not pursue the motorcycle.

The speeding motorcyclist struck an 18-year-old New Jersey woman in a crosswalk on West Main Street about a minute after the attempted traffic stop and fell from his motorcycle, police said. The motorcycle continued north, striking four more pedestrians on the sidewalk and a light pole.

The woman's death was confirmed at the crime scene.

Police have not yet identified the woman, but the University of Delaware confirmed she was a freshman student. The first day of classes at the university was Tuesday.

“Last night, a University of Delaware freshman died in a traffic accident near campus that was witnessed by many of her friends and fellow students,” said President Dennis Assanis and Vice President José-Luis Riera in a joint message. “Incidents such as this are tragic beyond belief. We cannot express enough how deeply sorry we are to the family, friends and the entire community as we are all deeply shocked by the sudden loss of one of our loved ones. Our hearts are very heavy today.”

One of the pedestrians was taken to hospital for treatment and three others suffered minor injuries, police said.

According to police, the motorcyclist suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. No charges have yet been filed against the driver.