Overview
- New York police received a 6:49 a.m. Friday emergency call to Pitkin Avenue at Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brownsville.
- Police say a dark or gray car struck Underwood as she crossed and dragged her nearly two blocks before fleeing.
- Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
- Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage as they work to identify the driver.
- Underwood was known for childhood roles on All That and Little Bill, with local reports saying she may have crossed against the light after leaving a kiosk.