By Tyson Paul
One of comedy’s biggest stars is facing unimaginable tragedy today following the untimely death of his child due to an automobile crash in Southern California.
Comedian/Social Media star Tony Baker’s son and two others were killed in a devastating three-vehicle car wreck, NBC 4 reported on Wednesday (Aug. 4). The comedian’s 21-year-old son, Cerain Anthony Raekwon Baker, was identified by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
According to NBC, the crash occurred around 11:50 pm local time in Burbank, California on Tuesday (Aug. 4). Police say street racing appeared to be involved in the crash and that criminal charges may be filed.
Three people: Cerain, a young man and a woman, were found by paramedics and police officers and were declared dead at the scene. They were tragically ejected from the silver Volkswagen they were riding and were unconscious by the time first responders arrived.
Two other people were also seriously injured in the crash and were taken to a hospital for their injuries. The two other deceased victims were identified as Jaiden Kishon Johnson and Natalee Asal Moghaddam.
“Officers located a second vehicle involved, a gray Kia, which was only occupied by a driver,” Sgt. Emil Brimway of the Burbank Police Department said Wednesday. “The driver of the Kia sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local trauma center for medical treatment.”
A black Mercedes was also involved in the wreck, but police said neither of the vehicle’s two passengers sustained injuries.
On social media, fans of Tony’s sent their prayers and condolences after hearing the tragic news.
Tony Baker is best known for his over-the-top animal voiceovers and pop-culture reviews amassing millions of dedicated followers on social media. Along with social media fame, Baker was named a finalist on NBC’s The Last Comic Standing (Season 8 & 9 ) and has been featured on hit tv shows such as NBC’s The Carmichael Show (Season 2), HBO’s All DEF Comedy (Season 1), Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks, and the Academy Award-nominated movie Whiplash.
So far, the stand-up comic hasn’t addressed the tragic news on social media. We Own The Laughs would like to send our deepest condolences to Tony Baker and his family at this time.
