from bbc.com 

Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash in Florida - police

US tennis star Venus Williams has been involved in a car crash that led to the death of a 78-year-old man. 

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.

Police believe she was at fault but her lawyer says it was an accident. She has not been cited or charged.

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.