Angie Stone’s family files wrongful death lawsuit following fatal Alabama crash

On September 3, 2025, the children of Grammy-nominated singer Angie Stone filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia, seeking damages related to their mother’s death in a tragic vehicle crash on an Alabama interstate. The lawsuit, filed in Lawrenceville, alleges negligence and defective safety technology contributed to the fatal incident.

Angie Stone’s wrongful death lawsuit : Legal Claims and Named Defendants

The complaint identifies multiple defendants, including:

• the drivers of both the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van AND
• the tractor-trailer involved in the collision.
• CRST International
• Daimler Truck North America
• the manufacturers of the truck’s safety systems.

Plaintiffs assert that the van driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn. Although Stone initially survived the rollover, she was fatally injured when a tractor-trailer struck the disabled van moments later.

Timeline of the Crash

According to the lawsuit, the crash occurred on March 1, 2025, as Stone and her entourage were traveling home to Atlanta after performing at a Mardi Gras ball in Mobile, Alabama. The Sprinter van, carrying nine passengers, veered off Interstate 65 in Montgomery County and overturned in the left lane. Passersby assisted five passengers in escaping the wreckage. Stone, however, was still attempting to exit when a CRST-operated tractor-trailer hauling sugar collided with the van at nearly 70 mph, allegedly without braking.

The impact ejected Stone from the vehicle and pinned her underneath, resulting in her death at the scene.

Allegations of System Failure and Driver Negligence

The lawsuit claims the tractor-trailer’s collision avoidance system failed to detect the stationary van and did not engage its brakes. Attorneys further allege that the truck driver was distracted, reportedly wearing headphones, and failed to maintain proper attention to the road.

Plaintiffs argue that both drivers acted negligently and that the companies involved failed to implement adequate training, maintenance, and safety protocols. The suit also contends that the van’s driver was uninsured and improperly hired.

Angie Stone’s Legacy

Angie Stone, 63, was a pioneering figure in R&B and hip-hop. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, she gained early recognition with the all-female trio The Sequence, whose hit “Funk You Up” became a foundational track in hip-hop history. She later joined Vertical Hold before launching a successful solo career.

Her discography includes chart-topping singles such as “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” “Baby” (featuring Betty Wright), and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You.” Her acclaimed albums Mahogany Soul (2001) and The Art of Love & War (2007) solidified her influence in the neo-soul movement.

Days before the crash, Stone shared her excitement about upcoming projects in an Instagram post.

“A lot of stuff is going on that I don’t want to just let out of the bag just yet… But you can see that there’s a big grin on my face.”

Pursuit of Justice

Stone’s children, Diamond Stone and Michael D’Angelo Archer, along with fellow passenger Sheila Hopkins, are seeking compensation for wrongful death, personal injury, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, and litigation costs. As of this writing, neither CRST nor Daimler Truck North America has issued a public response to the lawsuit.