Kianna Underwood, a former child star known for her roles on Nickelodeon, passed away in a tragic accident on Friday, January 16, 2026 (ET). She was just 33 at the time of her death. The cause of Kianna’s untimely demise was a fatal hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn, New York. Previously, the woman’s accident was reported to the police, and later, the body was identified as belonging to the former actress. Law enforcement sources shared the same with TMZ, who in turn broke the news to the world. Here’s everything we know about her, the tragic incident that killed her and whether the perpetrator was caught.
Details regarding the accident that killed Kianna Underwood
The accident that killed Kianna Underwood occurred in the early morning of January 16, 2026 (at approximately 6:50 a.m. ET) at the intersection of Watkins Street and Pitkin Avenue in the Brownsville neighbourhood. At that time, Kianna was crossing the street after leaving a bodega when she was struck by a grey sedan, travelling westbound on Pitkin Avenue. The former Nickelodeon child actress was reportedly dragged for nearly two blocks by the vehicle.
