Venus Williams Involved in Deadly Car Crash That Killed 78-Year-Old Man And Sued For

Venus Williams was involved in a recent car accident that left one man dead, according to a police report released Thursday and obtained by E! News.
The collision occurred on June 9 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., though 78-year-old Jerome Barson died two weeks later after being taken to the ICU with head trauma. The victim's wife (who suffered broken bones and other injuries) was behind the wheel and approaching an intersection when
the tennis pro's 2010 Toyota Sequoia SUV moved into the intersection at the same time.
The driver of the 2016 Hyundai Accent told authorities there wasn't enough time to stop her car from colliding with the side of Williams' vehicle. Meanwhile, the sports star claimed that she entered the intersection on a green light, but because of traffic, she slowed her car down and thus could not clear the intersection. Additionally, Williams said she did not see the Barsons' car when she crossed into the lanes.
Witnesses told investigators that Venus ran a red light.

According to the police report, there was no evidence Venus was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, nor was she possibly distracted by an electronic device.
Serena Williams' older sister, 37, is currently being held responsible for the accident, with a portion of the report stating, "[Venus] is at fault for violating the right of way of [the other driver]."
Palm Beach Gardens Maj. Paul Rogers told ABC News that the incident remains under investigation. She has not been cited or charged.
The all-star athlete has yet to comment on the incident, but her attorney released a statement to ABC News expressing "her deepest condolences to the family who lost a loved one."
The famous siblings famously share an 8,500-square-foot mansion in an exclusive gated community situated in the South Florida city where the accident took place. In 2015, Serena reportedly purchased a $2.5 million home in the same area as well as a $4.125 million estate in neighboring Jupiter. 

Venus holds seven Grand Slam titles, four Olympic gold medals and is currently ranked the No. 11 women's singles player in the world. She is expected to compete at Wimbledon next week.
E! News has reached out for comment. TMZ was first to report the story.

Venus Williams flouted numerous traffic laws as she sped through an intersection and caused a crash that resulted in horrendous injuries to a married couple, killing the husband ... this according to a new wrongful death lawsuit.
Venus broke the law on June 9 by entering an intersection in Palm Beach County, and she failed to yield the right of way, blew through a red light, drove too fast while distracted, and recklessly created a situation where the accident was unavoidable ... this according to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ Sports.
TMZ Sports broke the story, 78-year-old Jerome Barson, a passenger in the car, died 14 days after the accident. Barson's wife, Linda, who was driving the Hyundai, was severely injured.  According to the suit, the impact was so severe their car was "crushed, the front windshield shattered, the airbags deployed, there was crush damage to the rear on the driver's side, and the back window was shattered."
Jerome suffered massive internal bleeding, a fractured spine and massive internal organ damage. He was transported to an ICU unit where he lingered and died June 22. Linda, who survived, suffered a cracked sternum and multiple broken bones.
According to the suit, filed by the estate's attorney, Michael Steinger, the Barsons were married for more than 33 years ... and Linda watched her husband die on her 68th birthday.
The suit seeks unspecified damages for loss of companionship for both Linda and their family, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, and medical and funeral expenses.
Venus' rep claims she was only going 5 MPH and entered the intersection on a green light.
TMZ broke the story ... Venus' SUV was in the intersection when the Barson's car T-boned her vehicle. According to the police report, Venus was to blame.