Prayers Up! Former Nickelodeon Star Kianna Underwood Killed In Shocking Brooklyn Hit-And-Run

Brooklyn mourns the tragic loss of former Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood, who died in a harrowing hit-and-run early Friday morning (January 16). Once a bright face in Hollywood, Underwood’s talent and energy left the world far too soon. Fans and former co-stars are sharing memories and expressing shock, as the community calls for justice and safety on Brownsville’s streets.

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Former Nickelodeon Star Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run

Kianna Underwood, 33, best known for her appearances on the final season of ‘All That’ in 2005, was crossing at the intersection of Watkins Street and Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville around 6:50 a.m. when a black Ford SUV struck her, law enforcement sources confirmed. Surveillance footage shows the vehicle traveling roughly a block with Underwood trapped underneath before the driver continued down the street. Emergency responders discovered her with severe trauma near Osborn Street and pronounced her dead at the scene.

Grief And Investigation Follow Fatal Accident

Police believe Underwood had left a nearby bodega and may have crossed against the light. Investigators say the driver might not have been aware that a pedestrian was in the street. No arrests had been made by Friday afternoon. Furthermore, the NYPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Her death has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans online, many of whom remember her from her Nickelodeon days.

Social media is flooded with tributes, sharing memories of her energy on screen and lamenting the senseless nature of her passing. Authorities continue to investigate the deadly hit-and-run, with local residents urging for stricter safety measures at the busy intersection. Fans are celebrating Underwood’s legacy as a beloved child star and performer online as authorities continue searching for the driver.

Kianna Underwood’s Journey Across Screen And Stage

Underwood’s career spanned TV, film, and stage. In addition to ‘All That,’ she played Fuschia Glover, the cousin of the main character in Nickelodeon’s ‘Little Bill,’ and appeared in the comedy ‘The 24 Hour Woman,’ which premiered at Sundance in 1999. She also had a role in ‘Death of a Dynasty,’ the 2003 hip-hop satire starring Kevin Hart, and spent time on stage as little Inez during the first national tour of ‘Hairspray.’ Born in New York City, she later moved to Los Angeles to further pursue her career.

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