The student was identified as 18-year-old Noelia Gomez of Clark, New Jersey, Newark police said in a news release.
"Everyone's been talking about it and it's really tragic. We're all thinking the same thing that it's such a horrific accident that happened," said Haya Hasan, a Freshman at the University of Delaware.
Gomez was killed when a motorcycle fleeing an attempted police traffic stop hit multiple people on UDel's campus around 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Newark police said.
A UDel officer had tried to stop the biker, who police said ignored the officer and sped down Main Street before hitting Gomez in a crosswalk.
"The officer turned his lights off and did not pursue the motorcycle. Within a minute the motorcycle had gone to a high rate of speed," said Newark Police Lt. Andrew Rubin.
The driver was thrown from the bike and the bike continued moving, striking four other pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Gomez had been confirmed to be a first-year student. Classes had begun the same day of the crash.
"I just feel horrible for the family and I wish there was something we could do to reach out to them and help them," said Kyley Wolff, a first-year student.
"Especially in a moment like this, we must all come together, to lean on each other, and to do so with extra kindness and empathy. Together, we are stronger, and we must live this truth in the coming days. We are one Blue Hen community," the statement continued.
The motorcycle rider has not been charged with any offenses at this time while the case remains under investigation. Investigators are still interviewing witnesses and scanning through surveillance video.
"It really shouldn't have happened. I think whoever was behind this should be held responsible," Hasan said.
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