R&B singer and former America’s Got Talent judge, Brandy (Brandy Norwood) was involved in a four-car crash that left one woman dead, after the singer failed to slow down and hit the back of another car


Saturday 30th December 2006

R&B singer and former America’s Got Talent judge, Brandy (Brandy Norwood) was involved in a four-car crash that left one woman dead, after the singer failed to slow down and hit the back of another car. Brandy was alone in her car and no alcohol or drugs were involved. Law enforcement officials reported that she was driving her car at 65 miles per hour and did not notice that vehicles ahead of her had slowed considerably. Her vehicle then collided with rear of Awatef Aboudihaj’s, causing the Toyota to strike another vehicle before sliding sideways and impacting the center divider. As the Toyota came to a stop, it was hit by yet another vehicle. A source in the California Highway Patrol later reported that Aboudihaj actually struck the car in front of her and then slammed on her brakes before Brandy made contact. The sudden stop caused Norwood to hit Aboudihaj’s car. As confirmed, toxicology reports showed that Aboudihaj had “slight traces” of marijuana in her system at the time of the crash.
In December 2007, Norwood’s attorney Blair Berk stated that the Los Angeles City Attorney determined Brandy should not be charged with any “crime relating to the accident back in 2006.” In May 2009, Brandy stated, “The whole experience did completely change my life, and I can say that I think I’m a better person from it. You know, I still don’t understand all of it and why all of it happened, but I definitely have a heart, and my heart goes out to everyone involved. I pray about it every single day, and that’s all I can really say on the subject.”
Nevertheless, there have been multiple lawsuits filed against Brandy, all of which were ultimately settled out of court by Brandy’s attorney Ed McPherson. Aboudihaj’s parents filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against Brandy. Filed on January 30, 2007, the lawsuit was initially set to go to trial in April 2009, but was eventually canceled as Brandy had settled out of court with Aboudihaj’s parents. Aboudihaj’s husband also filed a lawsuit against Norwood, suing her for an undisclosed amount of financial relief to cover medical and funeral expenses, as well as legal costs and other damages. He rejected his part of a $1.2 million settlement offer in February 2009, but did settle in November of that year. The couple’s two children, who also filed a lawsuit against Brandy, received $300,000 each, according to court documents filed in L.A. County Superior Court on June 2, 2009.Two other drivers who were involved and injured in the accident also filed a lawsuit against Brandy. They settled with Norwood for undisclosed amounts.


Leave a Reply

365 Days Of Motoring

Recent Posts

Categories

Disclaimer

I We have no wish to abuse copyright regulations and we apologise unreservedly if this occurs. If you own any of the material published please get in touch.