US Tennis Star Venus Williams At Fault In Fatal Car Crash Involving The Death Of A Man, In Florida Says Police

Published on June 30, 2017 | Published By: Chirlot Sharma | In Career , Lifestyle

US tennis star Venus Williams has recently been involved in a car crash leading to the death of a 78-year-old man.
In this session, we will learn about the accident and the reports on it.

Source: LA Times (Williams at fault for the fatal car crash says Police)

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The Accident

On June 9, Jerome Barson and Mrs. Barson were traveling, driving their vehicle through an intersection, when Venus 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.

And hence, the accident took place.

Result of the Accident

As a result of the accident, the couple was taken to the hospital. The man died two weeks later from his injuries, while his wife survived the spokesman for Palm Beach Gardens police in Florida said.

Source: Heavy.com (Jerome, pictured with Mickey Mouse, died later due to the accident)

View on the Accident

While the police believe Williams was at fault, her lawyer says it was an accident. She has not been cited or charged.

“[Ms. Williams] is at fault for violating the right of way of [the other driver],”

the report said. It also added that there were no other factors like drugs, alcohol, or mobile phone distractions.

The 40-year-old seven-time Grand Slam champion reputedly told police that she did not see the couple’s car and was driving slowly.

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 traveling at 5mph when Mrs. Barson crashed into her.
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.”

Williams is scheduled to play her 20th Wimbledon tournament in London, where she ranks tenth.

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Short Bio Of Venus Williams

Venus Williams is an American professional tennis player. Along with her younger sister, Serena Williams, she is generally regarded as one of the all-time greats in the field of women’s tennis. The Williams sisters are attributed with bringing in a new era of power and athleticism in women’s professional tennis.

She first became the World No. 1 back on February 25, 2002, the first Afro-American woman to do so in the Open Era. On 10 June that same year, she and Serena became the first sisters to hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in the singles rankings, respectively.

Venus has won a total of 7 Grand Slam singles titles, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and 2 mixed doubles titles. Likewise, she has also won 4 Olympic gold medals, 1 in singles and 3 in women’s doubles. More bio…

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