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Nickelodeon Actress Kianna Underwood Killed in Hit-and-Run

Pitkin Ave & Watkins St, Brownsville, Brooklyn

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Summary

  • Actress Kianna Underwood, 33, was killed in a hit and run after being struck by a black Ford SUV early Friday morning. The driver fled, and police say no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

Timeline

Underwood’s body was later found one intersection away. No arrests have been made, and police say the driver remains at large.

The hit-and-run happened around 6:50 a.m. while Underwood was crossing the street. A black Ford SUV struck her and continued driving for nearly a block, according to video reviewed by investigators.

The victim has been identified as actress Kianna Underwood, 33. She was a former Nickelodeon child actor who appeared on All That and voiced a character on Little Bill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Pitkin Ave & Watkins St.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run this morning. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was crossing the street when she was hit by a grey vehicle going westbound. The car didn't stop, and police are now searching for the driver. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pitkin Ave & Thatford Ave.

Underwood’s body was later found one intersection away. No arrests have been made, and police say the driver remains at large.

The hit-and-run happened around 6:50 a.m. while Underwood was crossing the street. A black Ford SUV struck her and continued driving for nearly a block, according to video reviewed by investigators.

The victim has been identified as actress Kianna Underwood, 33. She was a former Nickelodeon child actor who appeared on All That and voiced a character on Little Bill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Pitkin Ave & Watkins St.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run this morning. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was crossing the street when she was hit by a grey vehicle going westbound. The car didn't stop, and police are now searching for the driver. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pitkin Ave & Thatford Ave.

Underwood’s body was later found one intersection away. No arrests have been made, and police say the driver remains at large.

The hit-and-run happened around 6:50 a.m. while Underwood was crossing the street. A black Ford SUV struck her and continued driving for nearly a block, according to video reviewed by investigators.

The victim has been identified as actress Kianna Underwood, 33. She was a former Nickelodeon child actor who appeared on All That and voiced a character on Little Bill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Pitkin Ave & Watkins St.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run this morning. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was crossing the street when she was hit by a grey vehicle going westbound. The car didn't stop, and police are now searching for the driver. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pitkin Ave & Thatford Ave.

Underwood’s body was later found one intersection away. No arrests have been made, and police say the driver remains at large.

The hit-and-run happened around 6:50 a.m. while Underwood was crossing the street. A black Ford SUV struck her and continued driving for nearly a block, according to video reviewed by investigators.

The victim has been identified as actress Kianna Underwood, 33. She was a former Nickelodeon child actor who appeared on All That and voiced a character on Little Bill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Pitkin Ave & Watkins St.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run this morning. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was crossing the street when she was hit by a grey vehicle going westbound. The car didn't stop, and police are now searching for the driver. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pitkin Ave & Thatford Ave.

Underwood’s body was later found one intersection away. No arrests have been made, and police say the driver remains at large.

The hit-and-run happened around 6:50 a.m. while Underwood was crossing the street. A black Ford SUV struck her and continued driving for nearly a block, according to video reviewed by investigators.

The victim has been identified as actress Kianna Underwood, 33. She was a former Nickelodeon child actor who appeared on All That and voiced a character on Little Bill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Pitkin Ave & Watkins St.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run this morning. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was crossing the street when she was hit by a grey vehicle going westbound. The car didn't stop, and police are now searching for the driver. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Citizen user shows video of first responders on the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pitkin Ave & Thatford Ave.

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NYPD Transit QN/ BK North · Jan 17, 12:51AM · 0:30
CATtimeisnow0659hours.Authorityofthe73Sergeantcallingalevel1mobilizationinregardstoaconfirmedpedestrianstruck.MobilizationpointisThetfordandPitkinAvenue.Locationisnowconsideredacrimescene.82CharlieCentral.82Charlie.75MaryfromMorgan,ThetfordonLarry'sBeach.
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NYPD Citywide 2 · Jan 16, 7:49AM · 0:19
73precinct,thesergeantcalledalevel1mobilizationpointforconfirmedpedestrianstruck.MobilizationpointisThadfordStreetandPickenAvenue.InregardstoaCISatthistime,thelevel1mobilizationpoint.
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NYPD Citywide 1 · Jan 16, 7:00AM · 0:21
Confinesofthe73.MobilizationpointisThadfordAvenue,PitkinAvenue,ThadfordAvenue,PitkinAvenue.Level1mobilizationsinregardstoapedestrianstruck.Nofurtherdetailsgivenatthistime.
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Comments30

BrooklynUser982948010Jan 16 at 10:15 AM

Omg that is so sad she got hit by 3 cars! It doesn’t matter what or who she was, she was a human being who deserves dignity and justice! People should really be respectful cuz you never know in life where you may end up one day! God rest her soul I pray she is at peace in a better place! 🙏 Amen

OntarioUser990818018Jan 17 at 7:47 PM

@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Why don’t you say what you really mean?

muchobesos87Jan 16 at 9:31 AM

May the victim rest peacefully

McGruff_the_Crime_DogJan 17 at 6:30 PM

@muchobesos87 Usual suspects at it once again. I’m tired of these people being unruly!

U_not_meJan 17 at 1:07 AM

They can find you with red light and speeding cameras but not a hit and run? Bs

smilewmeJan 17 at 8:55 AM

@MrsWho facts

bobbyc1234Jan 16 at 10:04 AM

I’m the one who called the cops. I didn’t see the original hit but I saw someone else run her over and then she was dragged by a 3rd car

coolidgeUser1176604011Jan 17 at 9:06 PM

@bobbyc1234 OUCH!

BrooklynUser982948010Jan 16 at 10:15 AM

Omg that is so sad she got hit by 3 cars! It doesn’t matter what or who she was, she was a human being who deserves dignity and justice! People should really be respectful cuz you never know in life where you may end up one day! God rest her soul I pray she is at peace in a better place! 🙏 Amen

OntarioUser990818018Jan 17 at 7:47 PM

@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Why don’t you say what you really mean?

muchobesos87Jan 16 at 9:31 AM

May the victim rest peacefully

McGruff_the_Crime_DogJan 17 at 6:30 PM

@muchobesos87 Usual suspects at it once again. I’m tired of these people being unruly!

U_not_meJan 17 at 1:07 AM

They can find you with red light and speeding cameras but not a hit and run? Bs

smilewmeJan 17 at 8:55 AM

@MrsWho facts

bobbyc1234Jan 16 at 10:04 AM

I’m the one who called the cops. I didn’t see the original hit but I saw someone else run her over and then she was dragged by a 3rd car

coolidgeUser1176604011Jan 17 at 9:06 PM

@bobbyc1234 OUCH!

BrooklynUser982948010Jan 16 at 10:15 AM

Omg that is so sad she got hit by 3 cars! It doesn’t matter what or who she was, she was a human being who deserves dignity and justice! People should really be respectful cuz you never know in life where you may end up one day! God rest her soul I pray she is at peace in a better place! 🙏 Amen

OntarioUser990818018Jan 17 at 7:47 PM

@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Why don’t you say what you really mean?

muchobesos87Jan 16 at 9:31 AM

May the victim rest peacefully

McGruff_the_Crime_DogJan 17 at 6:30 PM

@muchobesos87 Usual suspects at it once again. I’m tired of these people being unruly!

U_not_meJan 17 at 1:07 AM

They can find you with red light and speeding cameras but not a hit and run? Bs

smilewmeJan 17 at 8:55 AM

@MrsWho facts

bobbyc1234Jan 16 at 10:04 AM

I’m the one who called the cops. I didn’t see the original hit but I saw someone else run her over and then she was dragged by a 3rd car

coolidgeUser1176604011Jan 17 at 9:06 PM

@bobbyc1234 OUCH!

BrooklynUser982948010Jan 16 at 10:15 AM

Omg that is so sad she got hit by 3 cars! It doesn’t matter what or who she was, she was a human being who deserves dignity and justice! People should really be respectful cuz you never know in life where you may end up one day! God rest her soul I pray she is at peace in a better place! 🙏 Amen

OntarioUser990818018Jan 17 at 7:47 PM

@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Why don’t you say what you really mean?

muchobesos87Jan 16 at 9:31 AM

May the victim rest peacefully

McGruff_the_Crime_DogJan 17 at 6:30 PM

@muchobesos87 Usual suspects at it once again. I’m tired of these people being unruly!

U_not_meJan 17 at 1:07 AM

They can find you with red light and speeding cameras but not a hit and run? Bs

smilewmeJan 17 at 8:55 AM

@MrsWho facts

bobbyc1234Jan 16 at 10:04 AM

I’m the one who called the cops. I didn’t see the original hit but I saw someone else run her over and then she was dragged by a 3rd car

coolidgeUser1176604011Jan 17 at 9:06 PM

@bobbyc1234 OUCH!

BrooklynUser982948010Jan 16 at 10:15 AM

Omg that is so sad she got hit by 3 cars! It doesn’t matter what or who she was, she was a human being who deserves dignity and justice! People should really be respectful cuz you never know in life where you may end up one day! God rest her soul I pray she is at peace in a better place! 🙏 Amen

OntarioUser990818018Jan 17 at 7:47 PM

@McGruff_the_Crime_Dog Why don’t you say what you really mean?

muchobesos87Jan 16 at 9:31 AM

May the victim rest peacefully

McGruff_the_Crime_DogJan 17 at 6:30 PM

@muchobesos87 Usual suspects at it once again. I’m tired of these people being unruly!

U_not_meJan 17 at 1:07 AM

They can find you with red light and speeding cameras but not a hit and run? Bs

smilewmeJan 17 at 8:55 AM

@MrsWho facts

bobbyc1234Jan 16 at 10:04 AM

I’m the one who called the cops. I didn’t see the original hit but I saw someone else run her over and then she was dragged by a 3rd car

coolidgeUser1176604011Jan 17 at 9:06 PM

@bobbyc1234 OUCH!

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