A grieving family in Cincinnati is pressing for answers after their seven‑year‑old daughter, Ngone Talla, died while riding a school bus home from Roselawn Condon School. According to Cincinnati Public Schools, the girl was discovered unresponsive in her wheelchair when the bus arrived at her residence.

Coroner’s findings

The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office released a statement indicating that there were no traumatic injuries or signs of external harm related to the child’s death. “She became unresponsive in her wheelchair on the bus, but she has extensive medical history including cerebral palsy. There was nothing traumatic and no injuries were related to the death,” the office said.

First Student response

The bus was operated by First Student, a private transportation contractor that provides school‑bus services for Cincinnati Public Schools. In a public statement, First Student expressed deep sorrow: “All of us at First Student are deeply saddened by the death of a student on one of our buses. Our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family, classmates, school community and all those impacted as they navigate this difficult time.”

Who was on the bus?

At the time of the incident, two adults were on board: the driver and a bus monitor. The monitor was employed by First Student, not by Cincinnati Public Schools. WLWT has reached out to First Student for clarification on when the driver and monitor first realized there was a problem and whether they were aware before the bus reached the family’s home.

Family’s call for answers

Ngone’s family has publicly asked for a thorough investigation and clear communication about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. They are seeking answers about the timeline of events, the actions taken by the driver and monitor, and any possible medical factors that may have contributed to the sudden loss of life.

Community reaction

The incident has prompted an outpouring of sympathy from local residents, school staff, and faith‑based groups who are offering support to the Talla family. Many are praying for comfort and urging the school district and transportation provider to be transparent throughout the investigative process.

Next steps

Authorities continue to review the coroner’s report and any additional evidence. The family hopes that a full accounting will bring closure and help prevent similar tragedies in the future. As the investigation proceeds, the community remains attentive to updates from the coroner’s office, First Student, and Cincinnati Public Schools.

Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.