Kianna Underwood, Ex-Nickelodeon Child Star Died At 33 In Hit-And-Run In NY, Is Her Killer Caught?

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.

Surveillance footage from a nearby laundromat captured Kianna Underwood's body tumbling out from underneath the car as it continued down the block without stopping. The outcome of the accident was extremely tragic. Kianna Underwood sustained severe trauma to her head and torso and was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. As the body identification news surfaced, Kianna's fans expressed shock and disbelief at the news, with many taking to social media to share their condolences.

Was Kianna Underwood's killer caught?

As of January 17, 2026, the perpetrator in the death of Kianna Underwood "did not remain on scene" and has not been caught. The latest update of the incident revealed that the New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating the case as a fatal hit-and-run. According to sources' account to TMZ, the NYPD received a 911 call at around 6:49 a.m. (ET), following which they arrived at the scene and announced Kianna's death. No arrests have been made, and authorities are working to identify the driver and any other individuals in the vehicle, and the perpetrator remains at large.

More about Kianna Underwood

Kianna Underwood (November 28, 1992 – January 16, 2026) was an American actress and former child star, best known for her roles on Nickelodeon programs in the early 2000s. She began acting at age seven and appeared in several notable projects. Kianna is widely remembered for her role in the tenth and final season of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show, All That, in 2005, appearing in seven episodes alongside actors like Kenan Thompson and Nick Cannon. Besides acting, she also worked as a voice artist in Little Bill.

Kianna Underwood voiced the character 'Fuchsia Glover', the protagonist's cousin, in 23 episodes of the animated series between 1999 and 2004. She also performed as 'Little Inez' during the first national tour of the musical, Hairspray. According to the former actress' IMDb page, her early film roles include The 24-Hour Woman (1999), Santa, Baby! (2001), and Death of a Dynasty (2003). Kianna was born on November 28, 1992, in New York City, USA and later shifted to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Following her time on All That, Kianna largely stepped away from the spotlight and returned to her native New York City, where she lived a private life.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Kianna Underwood's family as they deal with her loss.

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