It's very eerie that just 10 years after Natina Reed's good friend, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, was killed in a car accident, Reed died in a similar fashion.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the singer died in Atlanta, Georgia, in October 2012. At the time, she was only 32 years old. Reed was crossing the street when a car struck her. The driver of the accident reportedly called 911 and stayed at the scene and "was determined to be not at fault and there are no charges pending," Atlanta police said. Several celebrities, including Bring It On co-star Gabrielle Union, took to social media after the accident to pay tribute to Reed.
Fellow Blaque members Shamari DeVoe and Brandi Williams released a gut-wrenching statement following their friend's death, per HuffPost. The women shared that they were "devastated" by the news, especially since they were working on a reunion that included an album and reality show at the time of Reed's death. "Natina continuously embodied the pioneering spirit of Blaque, and her undeniable creativity touched the hearts of fans everywhere," they wrote. "Natina was a mother, sister, accomplished songwriter, artist, and friend." The ladies asked fans for prayers for Reed's family and shared that her influence would live on forever. "We thank God for the experiences we shared."
The singer left behind a 10-year-old, Tren Brown, who she shared with Ricardo Brown, better known by his rap name Kurupt. According to BBC, the couple got engaged in 2001.
