Delaware girl, 16, killed in crash involving school bus

Jan. 10, 2020

High school student Jordan Tate was a driving a car that was in a crash with a Colonial School District bus.

A 16-year-old girl was killed Thursday afternoon in an accident involving a school bus and a car in New Castle County, Delaware.

CBS Philly reports that the crash happened while the school bus was traveling on Memorial Drive in Minquadale, after coming from Eisenberg Elementary School in the Colonial District.

According to police, four 16-year-old girls were in the car that was struck by the bus. The driver of the car, Jordan Tate, was killed. A 16-year-old passenger was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other two passengers are in stable condition.

Two 10-year-old boys on the bus were taken to the hospital for minor injuries, police say.

Police say 22 students were on the bus at the time of the accident.

Jordan was a junior at William Penn High School in New Castle.

The Delaware News Journal reports that Jordan was a member of the school's Air Force Junior ROTC, earning the rank of senior airman. She participated on the drill team and received ribbons for community service, good conduct and appearance and longevity.

"Jordan was a popular young lady," says Lauren Wilson, Colonial School District spokeswoman. "She was well known for her infectious laughter and smile — just a popular kid."