Brandy
In December 2006, R&B singer Brandy (full name Brandy Norwood) rear-ended another motorist, Awatef Aboudihaj, which caused a chain reaction involving four cars. Aboudihaj died as a result of “major injuries” sustained during the crash, reported People.
After a year-long investigation, prosecutors determined “there was insufficient evidence” to charge Brandy with vehicular manslaughter. The “Have You Ever” singer did settle various lawsuits with the other motorists, including one with Aboudihaj’s husband for an undisclosed amount. She also reportedly agreed to pay $300,000 each to Aboudihaj’s two sons, who were in the vehicle with their mom at the time of the accident.
Speaking with Oprah Winfrey in 2014 (via HuffPost), Brandy said the tragedy renewed her faith in God because she had “no one else to turn to.” She also echoed the sentiments of others on this list, describing the lasting toll of this terrible turn of events. “Being involved in something that tragic… I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I don’t think that’s something I could ever get over or ever truly understand, but that was one of the worst times in my life.”
