Angie Stone Car Crash Details Emerge Amid Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of late R&B legend Angie Stone is taking legal action following the tragic Alabama car crash that claimed her life in March.

Court documents obtained by WSB-TV 2 revealed that Stone’s two children, Diamond Stone and Michael D’Angelo Archer, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Gwinnett County, Atlanta, against the drivers, a trucking company, and a truck manufacturer connected to the deadly collision.

According to court documents, Angie initially survived when the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van carrying her and her team overturned after the driver lost control. While Good Samaritans were able to rescue five of the nine passengers from the wreckage, Angie was still inside, struggling to free herself.

Reportedly, moments later, a tractor-trailer hauling a load of sugar reportedly slammed into the van, ejecting her from the vehicle and pinning her underneath. The lawsuit further claims the truck driver failed to pay proper attention to the road and that the tractor-trailer’s collision mitigation system did not function as it should have.

The lawsuit alleges she endured “conscious suffering” before ultimately passing away on the scene.

At the time of the crash, Angie was traveling home after a performance in Mobile, Alabama. Her daughter Diamond confirmed the heartbreaking loss shortly after the accident, writing on Facebook, “My mommy is gone,” alongside crying emojis.

The “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” singer was 63 years old.

Stone first rose to prominence in 1979 as a member of The Sequence — one of the pioneering all-female rap groups — before stepping into her own as a solo artist with the release of her acclaimed debut album Black Diamond. She quickly became revered for her soulful vocals and the kind of R&B songs that could stir emotion with just a single line.

Over the years, the three-time Grammy nominee blessed fans with classics like “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” “Brotha,” and “No More Rain (In This Cloud).” She released her final studio album Love Language in May 2023.

Beyond music, Stone is the voice behind the beloved Girlfriends theme song and even made her presence felt on screen in Fighting Temptations, Scary Movie V, In The Cut, Saints & Sinners, One on One, School Gyrls, and Lincoln Heights.

Angie Stone is survived by her children and grandchildren. May she rest in peace.