Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash in Florida - police
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0.000 HBDVenus Williams at fault in fatal car crash in Florida - police
<html> <p>from <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40452270">bbc.com</a> </p> <h1>Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash in Florida - police</h1> <p><br></p> https://steemitimages.com/DQmYY4WHG1YAEapE2qLeupy2ytUH9Q8TgU6V4YjqPznkcgN/_96741624_febd2e05-c90b-4b15-beb0-2edf1df328d1.jpg <p>US tennis star Venus Williams has been involved in a car crash that led to the death of a 78-year-old man. </p> <p>A spokesman for Palm Beach Gardens police in Florida confirmed to the BBC they were investigating a fatal crash involving the Grand Slam champion.</p> <p>A man was taken to hospital after the accident on 9 June and died two weeks later from his injuries, he said.</p> <p>Police believe she was at fault but her lawyer says it was an accident. She has not been cited or charged.</p> <p>The man who died, Jerome Barson, was travelling with his wife who was driving their vehicle through an intersection when the collision happened.</p> <p>Ms Williams' car suddenly darted into their path and was unable to clear the junction in time due to traffic jams, according to witness statements in a police report obtained by US media.</p> <p>Mrs Barson was also taken to hospital but survived. </p> <p>"[Ms Williams] is at fault for violating the right of way of [the other driver]," the report said, adding that there were no other factors like drugs, alcohol or mobile phone distractions.</p> <p>The 37-year-old, seven-time Grand Slam champion reportedly told police she did not see the couple's car and she was driving slowly.</p> <p>Ms Williams' lawyer Malcolm Cunningham told CNN in a statement: "Ms Williams entered the intersection on a green light. The police report estimates that Ms Williams was travelling at 5mph when Mrs Barson crashed into her.</p> <p>"Authorities did not issue Ms Williams with any citations or traffic violations. This is an unfortunate accident and Venus expresses her deepest condolences to the family who lost a loved one."</p> <p>Next week, Ms Williams is due to play her 20th Wimbledon tournament in London, where she is seeded 10th.</p> <p>Ms Williams and her sister Serena have dominated the women's game for two decades. </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> </html>
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