Angie Stone’s Children File Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Fatal Alabama Van Crash
LAWRENCEVILLE, G.A. — The family of late R&B singer Angie Stone has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following the devastating van crash in Alabama that claimed her life earlier this year.
Details of the Lawsuit
Filed Tuesday in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the lawsuit was brought by Stone’s children, Diamond Stone and Michael D’Angelo Archer, along with Sheila Hopkins, a crash survivor.
The suit targets multiple parties, including the driver of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, the trucking company, and Daimler Truck North America.
According to court filings, the van driver lost control, causing the vehicle to flip. While passersby managed to pull several passengers from the wreckage, Stone remained trapped inside. Moments later, an 18-wheeler loaded with sugar collided with the van, ejecting Stone and pinning her beneath the truck.
Claims Against Truck Driver and Manufacturer
The lawsuit alleges that the truck driver was distracted, wearing headphones and listening to music, and failed to brake before striking the van at nearly 70 mph.
It also claims the truck’s collision avoidance system failed, raising questions about potential product defects involving Daimler Truck North America.
Neither the trucking company, CSRT of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, nor Daimler has publicly commented on the allegations.
A Legacy in Music
Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone first gained recognition with the pioneering hip-hop trio The Sequence, before moving into R&B and neo-soul.
Her career produced acclaimed hits such as “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” “Brotha,” and “Baby” featuring Betty Wright. Her 2001 album Mahogany Soul reached No. 22 on the Billboard 200, while 2007’s The Art of Love & War peaked at No. 11.
Known for blending gospel, hip-hop, and soul, Stone became a defining voice of the 2000s neo-soul wave and a beloved figure across generations.
Family’s Pursuit of Justice
Her children say the lawsuit is about accountability for her death and preventing similar tragedies in the future.
“They come from other states and prey on elderly people. That’s what they do,” said one of the victims in a related fraud case—reflecting a broader theme of accountability seen across communities.
Stone’s family and fans continue to celebrate her life, while the courts determine responsibility for the crash that ended a groundbreaking career.
The case underscores how tragic crashes can spark complex legal battles involving drivers, trucking companies, and manufacturers. Do you believe collision-avoidance technology failures should carry greater liability in fatal crashes? Share your thoughts with us at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
