Authorities have confirmed Kayla Bailey, the daughter of Basketball Wives star Brooke Bailey, was a victim in a Sunday car crash that occurred near Hollywood, Tennessee.
Kayla, 25, and driver Julius Weaver, 38, of Cordova, Tennessee, died when they careened into a tractor trailer on Interstate 40 at around 4 a.m. Sunday, officials said.
The Memphis Police Department said that the blue Mercedes-Benz S550 Kayla and Weaver were in was headed eastbound in on the highway when it 'struck with its front, the rear of [the tractor trailer] which was stopped in the traffic lane due to crash at that location,' according to a report obtained by WREG.
The latest: Authorities have confirmed Kayla Bailey, 25, (R) the daughter of Basketball Wives star Brooke Bailey, 45, was a victim in a Sunday car crash that occurred near Hollywood, Tennessee
Weaver was pronounced dead at the scene, while Bailey was transported to Regional One Health medical center, where she later died.
Authorities, who are continuing their probe of the deadline crash, said that Weaver had been 'inattentive' to the road in the moments prior to the crash.
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Brooke, 45, paid tribute to her daughter Kayla, 25, Sunday in a heartfelt Instagram post along with a series of photographs.
'Forever my baby, Pretty Black aka Kayla Nicole Bailey. This is not a goodbye. Mommy will see you soon,' Brooke wrote on Instagram.
Kayla, 25, died in a car crash. Brooke was one of many to post a heartfelt tribute in honor of her
The mother and daughter were seen together in a selfie Brooke shared Wednesday
'Thank you! Kayla left a mark on so many lives. She entered the room and demanded respect, love and attention,' Brooke wrote in caption attached to a series of photos of her daughter and family
'Forever my baby,' Brooke captioned in a series of photos of Kayla
The reality TV star mourned her daughter in a series of Instagram stories and shared multiple tributes.
Brooke wrote: 'My baby girl is so Loved by all of youuuuu!!! The love and support my family has received today is unreal and so appreciated.'
'Thank you! Kayla left a mark on so many lives. She entered the room and demanded respect, love and attention,' she continued. 'If you had the pleasure of meeting her and being friends with her she has forever changed your life.'
Fans were astonished by the news of Kayla's death as her Instagram stories were still live hours after she died.
'Damn Kayla Bailey's IG stories still up and she's in the car. S**t like that always throws me. Life is too fragile and can change in a split second,' one person wrote.
Bailey was transported to Regional One Health medical center, where she died
The reality TV star mourned her daughter in a series of Instagram stories and shared multiple tributes
Brooke reposted dozens of heartfelt Instagram tributes in honor of her daughter on Sunday. She graciously thanked everyone for their support and shared more about Kayla
Brooke revealed that she spent time praying and fasting leading up to Kayla's tragic death. While she was preparing for something else, she believed God was preparing her for Kayla's death
The stylist's fans were quick to mourn her on Twitter. Some were heartbroken to notice her Instagram stories were still live after it had been announced that she died
Brooke also updated her Instagram bio to include: "FOREVER Kayla Nicole Bailey 3/2/07 - 9/25/22 #PrettyBlack."
The reality television star later added she had been fasting and praying in preparation for something and didn't anticipate it being her daughter's death.
'Our God! Our God, is so Faithful. I have been fasting and praying for days. I thought it was for something else. It was God preparing me for this moment in my life. Although, I was not prepared. I am grateful for the 25 years he Blessed me to have HIS child. To love her, to hold her, to teach her, to comfort her. She was my happiness on earth,' Brooke wrote.
Meanwhile, Kayla's loved ones were quick to announce her death upon receiving the news.
'Truthfully I'm speechless best,' one of Kayla's friends posted in a tribute piece. 'It broke me into pieces getting that call this morning. Ms. PrettyBlack the Barbie. Best im so so so sorry that this happened to you, young, beautiful, sweet soul. I love you so much.Growing up mom protected us from accidents like this.'
Another friend added: 'I really don’t even know what to say right now. My best friend. My sister. My partner. My everything… has transitioned. I couldn’t even sleep last night, all I keep thinking about is you. I’m so glad we were able to spend time with each other 2 weeks ago. I’m gonna miss your crazy a**. You were ALWAYS GOOD, ALWAYS SAFE when you were with me.
'I cannot stop crying. This was family.Love on your friends, love on your family. Death doesn’t have a name. Give your people their flowers while they are still here.'
Kayla's loved ones were quick to announce her death upon receiving the news
Kayla's friends and family were shocked to receive the news and shared their favorite moments with the 25-year-old
'You were ALWAYS GOOD, ALWAYS SAFE when you were with me,' one of her friends wrote
Kayla was a certified hair stylist with her own business in Memphis
Kayla was a certified hair stylist and business owner at the time of her death. The stylist's fans also mourned her on social media and remembered her as being a beauty.
'This is beyondheartbreaking. I can’t believe this. Kayla was only 25 years old. Lord I just don’t know what to say, every day we are losing our young people,' one person wrote.
Another added, 'I remember seeing Kayla Bailey on this season of #basketballwivesla and being in awe of how beautiful she was. To hear that she has passed really has my heart heave af... so young and gorgeous. Life is too short man.'
As Brooke makes her way back to season 11 of Basketball Wives, alongside co-stars Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, and Angel Brinks, it is unclear if fans will receive a closer look on the recent tragedy.
