Cincinnati Student Dies Aboard School Bus
Cincinnati Student Dies Aboard School Bus
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Cincinnati police said officers responded at about 5:30 p.m. to the 4200 block of Colerain Avenue for the death investigation.
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The school district’s statement identifying the student as a Roselawn Condon School student was issued on Sept. 17, the day after her death.
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First Student is a private transportation vendor contracted by Cincinnati Public Schools, rather than a district-operated bus service.
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A Cincinnati Enquirer report said calls, a voicemail and a text message to a Cincinnati Police Department spokesperson were not immediately answered.
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First Student said it could not provide further details both because the investigation was active and out of respect for the family and others involved.
A 7-year-old Cincinnati student died aboard a school bus on September 16, prompting investigations by police, the school district, and the bus company. WLWT reported that Ngone Talla, who attended Roselawn Condon School and was nonverbal and used a wheelchair, was found unresponsive when the bus arrived at her home. Cincinnati.com said Cincinnati police responded around 5:30 p.m. to investigate the death, though authorities have not released the cause or other circumstances.
Family Demands Answers After Daughter's Death
Ngone's family is seeking clarity on what happened during the bus ride home. WLWT reported that the family found the girl unresponsive when the bus arrived at their residence on Colerain Avenue. The family has not publicly disclosed any prior health concerns or incidents involving their daughter on school transportation.
School District Activates Crisis Support
Cincinnati Public Schools issued a statement on September 17, the day after the death, identifying the student and activating its Crisis Response Unit. The district expressed condolences to Ngone's family and the Roselawn Condon School community. District officials did not immediately provide additional details about the incident or circumstances surrounding the student's death.
First Student Cooperating With Investigation
First Student, the private contractor providing transportation for Cincinnati Public Schools, said it is cooperating fully with investigators. The company stated it cannot release further details while the investigation remains active, citing both the ongoing probe and respect for the family. First Student operates school bus services for districts across the country.
Investigation Ongoing as Cause Remains Unknown
Cincinnati police are investigating the death, but have not disclosed the cause or other circumstances. Kentucky.com noted that authorities have not issued public findings as the case remains under active investigation. The Cincinnati Police Department did not immediately respond to requests for additional information about the incident.
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