Frank Ocean's brother dead: musician's 18-year-old sibling killed in tragic car accident
Frank Ocean’s brother Ryan Breaux - who was only 18 - had sadly died in a car accident, it has been reported
Frank Ocean’s 18-year-old brother Ryan Breaux has died, reports tell.
The teenager was involved in a car accident that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning on Westlake Boulevard in Thousand Oaks, California, killing both Ryan and a friend, according to ABC 7.
Ventura County Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision at around 1:33 am.
When the authorities arrived on the scene, the car was engulfed in flames and the two young men inside the vehicle were pronounced dead.
In a press release, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said: "The initial investigation revealed the vehicle was travelling south on Westlake Boulevard approaching Skelton Canyon Circle.
"The vehicle appeared to leave the roadway and collide with a tree in the center median."
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Hitmaker Frank - real name Christopher Edwin Breaux - is yet to confirm or commented on his brother's reported death.
Fans of the singer have taken to social media to share their sadness at the tragic news.
One penned: "Rest In Peace to Frank Ocean’s little brother, Ryan Breaux. May his soul rest in heaven and my prayers go to Ryan’s family."
Another typed: "Sending much love and prayers to Frank Ocean and his family as his little brother, Ryan Breaux, reportedly died in a car accident. Rest In Peace, Ryan."
A third echoed: "Just heard the news that Frank Ocean’s younger brother Ryan Breaux passed away
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