Venus Williams car footage shows Wimbledon star driving LEGALLY before fatal crash
VENUS Williams was driving legally when she was involved in a fatal car crash, CCTV footage has revealed.
CCTV shows Venus Williams entered intersection lawfully
Video of the collision shows the Wimbledon champion lawfully enter an intersection at a green light in her Toyota Sequoia near her home in Palm Beach Gardens at around 1pm on June 9.
But another car turned in front of Williams causing her to stop to avoid a collision before she legally continued.
At this point a Hyundai being driven by Linda Barson, which was approaching a red light to Williams' right, continued when the signal turned green.
Security footage appears to clear Venus Williams of driving illegally
Her car smashed head-on into the front-right of Williams' vehicle.
Mrs Barson, 68, and her 78-year-old husband Jerome were both injured and he died in hospital two weeks later on June 22.
Williams, 37, was not hurt and she was not charged with an offence.
CCTV film show Venus Williams driving correctly before a fatal accident
Investigators initially said the world number 11 was at fault but have changed their mind after viewing the footage.
Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said the investigation is still ongoing.
Venus Williams at Wimbledon
Mr Barson's family launched a lawsuit against Williams, claiming she was "driving carelessly and recklessly".
The five-time Wimbledon champion progressed to the fourth round of the tournament on Friday with a victory over Japan's Naomi Osaka.
Williams, who was brought to tears when asked about the collision during an interview at the All England Tennis Club, overcame her opponent 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 on Court One.
Her sister Serena, the world number four, is not playing in the tournament this year as she is expecting her first child.