Kianna Underwood, Former Child Star, Killed In A Hit-And-Run

Jonathan Lipnicki and Kianna Underwood during Hairspray Opening Night Los Angeles – After Party at Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic)

Child actress Kianna Underwood died Friday in a hit-and-run accident at the age of 33.

The accident took place just before 7am EST on January 16, sources told the New York Post

Underwood was crossing at the intersection of Watkins Street and Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville when she was struck around 6:50 a.m. by a black Ford SUV, the sources said. 

The unidentified driver was in a grey vehicle. No arrests have been made, and police are still on the hunt for the suspect. 

The driver fled the scene and left the victim’s body on the street. Underwood was dragged two blocks and suffered severe trauma. 

One of her family members, Anthony Underwood, shared the devastating news of her death on Facebook, writing: ‘Please give me and my family time to process this. Thank you.’

Underwood’s acting career included Nickelodeon’s  “All That,” the sketch comedy show that also starred Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon and Kenan Thompson. She appeared in “All That” for seven episodes in 2004 and 2005, according to her IMDB page. 

She also had a voice acting role in the animated show “Little Bill,” as well as acting roles in the films “The 24 Hour Woman” and “Death of a Dynasty.”

The young actress also dabbled in stage production, touring with the musical Hairspray.