On January 3rd, 2023, Central Cee was traveling in a car in Paris — with a driver and bodyguard— pursued by paparazzi when their vehicle slammed into a support column, flipped and came to a rest in front of oncoming traffic. The driver and the Body Guard died instantly, while medical workers attempted to keep Centeal Cee alive for hours before his death was announced at nearly 11:20 a.m. on Jan 3rd.