Global tennis sensation, Venus Williams, has
been involved in a car accident that led to the death of a 78-year-old man.
A spokesman for the police in Florida State
confirmed the incident to the BBC, saying
they were investigating a fatal crash involving
the Grand Slam champion.
According to statements by eye witnesses,
the man who died, Jerome Barson, was
travelling with his wife who was driving their
vehicle when Venus Williams' car suddenly
darted into their path and was unable to clear
the junction in time; thereby, leading to the
auto crash.
"[Venus Williams] is at fault for violating the
right of way of [the other driver]," the BBC
report said, adding that there were no other
factors like drugs, alcohol or mobile phone
distractions.
However, the 37-year-old tennis star reportedly told police she did not see the couple's car and she was driving slowly.
Similarly her lawyer, Malcolm Cunningham,
told CNN: "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."
"Police 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," he said.
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