A spokesman for Palm Beach Gardens police in Florida confirmed to the
BBC they were investigating a fatal crash involving the Grand Slam
champion.
A man was taken to hospital after the accident on 9 June and died two weeks later from his injuries, he said.
According to TMZ, which broke the story, police believe she was at fault but her lawyer says it was an accident.
The
man who died, Jerome Barson, was travelling with his wife who was
driving their vehicle through an intersection when the collision
happened.
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.
Mrs Barson was also taken to hospital but survived.
"[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.
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.
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.
"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."
Next week, Ms Williams is due to play her 20th Wimbledon tournament in London, where she is seeded 10th.
Ms Williams and her sister Serena have dominated the women's game for two decades.
[BBC SOURCES]
Venus Williams involved in fatal car crash in Florida
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