John Singleton Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Posted Aug 24th 2007 9:49PM by TMZ Staff

John SingletonJohn Singleton, acclaimed director of "Boyz in the Hood," was involved in a fatal accident Thursday night in Los Angeles.

LAPD officers tell TMZ Singleton was driving his 2001 Lexus SUV around 8:00 PM on a Los Angeles street, when a female pedestrian, not in a crosswalk, suddenly stepped in front of Singleton's car. Police say Singleton immediately stopped and waited for police and an ambulance to arrive. The 57-year-old woman, identified as Constance Russell of Los Angeles, was taken to a nearby hospital where she died Friday morning.

Police tell TMZ Singleton was not speeding at the time and was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Cops say their investigation has concluded and they've determined that this was a "very, very unfortunate accident."

Singleton will not be cited for any violation.

A call placed to Singleton's agent was not immediately returned.

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1. How tragic. My prayers go out to everyone involved and their families. Very sad.

Posted at 10:17PM on Aug 24th 2007 by Lysette

2. I am sorry to hear this for the family and for John. Keep your chin
up John, you did nothing wrong but be in the wrong place whe someone
decided to cross in front of you. God Bless to everyone involved.

Posted at 10:31PM on Aug 24th 2007 by LRT

3. Well maybe he should carpool with Brandy

Posted at 10:35PM on Aug 24th 2007 by stan

4. that was mean #3.... have you ever drove on CA freeways???? all involved will be in my prayers

Posted at 10:40PM on Aug 24th 2007 by tinkerbell

5. What a tragic accident. John I hope you don't beat yourself up over this. To Constance Russells' family and friends along with John and too all this accidents affects, I am so sorry and our prayers are with you.

Posted at 10:46PM on Aug 24th 2007 by Anna

6. i hope he is okay, its sad,but i know how that is. its like people dont use common sense, its hard to see pedestrians at night. i've almost hit people simply because i couldnt see them until my healights were on them.

Posted at 10:46PM on Aug 24th 2007 by jen

7. ....STAY STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...very sad for all involved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...I will pray for u tonite!!!...ALL OF U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jennifer from toronto

Posted at 10:47PM on Aug 24th 2007 by jenniferfromTORONTO

8. Jen, that is so true. Hard to see at night with ppl in dark clothes or even on bikes without reflectors. I hope noone will post anything insentive on this site. Even if it was not too dark outside. People do not follow the walking lights. If he had the right of way and she had the "do not walk" light, than unfortunately she would be considered "jay walking".

Posted at 10:56PM on Aug 24th 2007 by Anna

9. I bet her family will try to sue anyway.

Posted at 11:02PM on Aug 24th 2007 by Liserx

10. OMG ,,,was the car damaged much??? lol

Posted at 11:05PM on Aug 24th 2007 by PuNkBrAt

11. This is an all too common thing here in L.A. There are so many Idiots here who think that they can cross the street anywhere they like and just walk into an intersection without even looking. I don't even drive that much, and I can't even count how many times I've suddenly had to slam on my breaks when one of these paste-eaters walk out from between 2 parked cars. It's almost like they WANT to get hit.

Keep in mind, I also do a lot of walking with my dog through residential streets here and I always stop at the corner and look both ways before I cross the street. Don't they teach common sense anymore?

Posted at 11:12PM on Aug 24th 2007 by L.A.Driver

12. Another genus who's movies provide society with uplifting and thought provoking
stimuli. So many wanna be gangstas who can't even control their own vehicles.
If they had chauffers then they wouldn't be seen and they all want attention. I never did
like him anyway.

Posted at 11:14PM on Aug 24th 2007 by ZXE

13. I truly hope that John and the victim's family can heal from this unfortunate accident.
Punkbrat- You should be ashamed of yourself for being so insensitive and obnoxious about such a tragedy.

Posted at 11:17PM on Aug 24th 2007 by SR

14. #13
A "gangsta" wouldn't have stayed and waited for the police and ambulance.

Singleton has a very solid reputation in the industry as a reliable professional, intelligent, creative director. I believe he has a family that has been together for quite some time with no scandal. This incident by all accounts was not his fault.

You on the other hand are a racist.

Posted at 11:23PM on Aug 24th 2007 by seanflynn

15. #12, well said.......

Only in CA do people walk out in front of cars with total disregard. Having driven in other parts of the country, CA has the worst pedestrians when it comes to yielding.....

Posted at 11:32PM on Aug 24th 2007 by YoMama

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