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Friday, June 30, 2017
Venus Williams: Sued for Role in Fatal Car Accident
Venus Williams has been sued by the family of a 78-year old who lost his life as a result of her actions behind the wheel.
As previously reported, the tennis great was blamed by police on June 9 after she drove into an intersection in Florida and caused a car accident that eventually resulted in the death of a man named Jerome Barson.
Jerome was the passenger in a car driven by his, Linda, who explained to authorities at the time of the crash that she was driving her Hyundai westbound in Palm Beach County when she suddenly came upon Williams’ SUV.
Venus was driving northbound and said she slowed her vehicle down to a near crawl due to a traffic build-up in front of her.
She told investigators that she had entered the six-lane intersection on a green light…
… but had been forced to stop midpoint by the aforementioned traffic ahead of her.
She said she did not see the Barsons’ car when she crossed into their lanes, while Linda said the change of pace in Williams’ car made the accident unavoidable.
In their official statement shortly afterward, the police wrote that Williams was “at fault for violating the right of way of [the other driver].”
Jerome tragically suffered massive internal bleeding as a result of the crash, along with a fractured spine and very serious internal organ damage.
He was taken to an ICU unit where he lingered and passed away on June 22 (his 68th birthday).
Linda, who survived, suffered a cracked sternum and multiple broken bones.
She and her family have now filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Williams, arguing that Williams failed to yield the right of way and blew through a red light.
The legal document also alleges that Venus drove too quickly while distracted, recklessly creating a situation where the accident was unavoidable.
Police have said no drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash, while there’s no evidence Williams was using her phone or any electronics, either.
According to the lawsuit, the impact was so severe the Barsons’ 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.”
The Barsons are seeking unspecified damages for loss of companionship for both Linda and their family… loss of earnings… pain and suffering… and medical and funeral expenses, according to TMZ.
Palm Beach Gardens police say the crash remains under investigation, but it seems very unlikely Williams will be charged with a crime.
“This is an unfortunate accident and Venus expresses her deepest condolences to the family who lost a loved one,” Williams’ lawyer, Malcolm Cunningham, said in a statement.
Venus is the number-ten seed this year at Wimbledon, which begins Monday in England.
Her five titles at this event are among her seven Grand Slam championships total.
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Venus Williams Blamed for Fatal Car Crash; Who Died?
Earlier this month, Venus Williams was at the center of a serious car accident that has led to the death of a 78-year old man.
And, according to the official police records of what transpired, the tennis great is to blame for the eventual passing of this opposing motorist.
Scroll down for a summary of what went down a couple weeks ago…
According to police records obtained by TMZ, the wife of the victim (Jerome Barson) told authorities on June 9 that she was approaching an intersection westbound in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Right around the same time, Williams was driving her sports utility vehicle northbound when it suddenly darted into the intersection.
The other driver said there was no time to react or stop, as she smashed into Venus’ car from the side.
Speaking to police officers shortly after the incident, Venus said she was forced to slow down her vehicle after she made it to the intersection due to a backup of traffic in front of her.
This deceleration is what threw off the driver heading westbound and caused the accident to occur.
The driver’s husband, Jerome, suffered head trauma and was taken to a hospital and placed in ICU immediately following the crash.
He never recovered and passed away two weeks later.
Barson’s wife was also transported to the hospital with broken bones and other injuries, according to her lawyer, Michael Steinger, but she has managed to survive.
These official records state that Williams “is at fault for violating the right of way of [the other driver].”
Police also say in the report there was no evidence Venus was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Moreover, she doesn’t appear to have been distracted by an electronic device.
It sounds like this was just an unfortunate accident all around.
The police typically need to blame one party or the other when a serious crash takes place and they are called to the scene.
But this doesn’t mean any sort of charges will be brought against the star athlete.
Thus far, neither Venus nor anyone from her team has spoken out on the tragedy.
Venus, of course, is the older sister of Serena Williams, who recently made news herself for a very different reason.
Considered by most to be the greatest female athlete in history, Serena is nude and pregnant on the cover of this month’s Vanity Fair.
The siblings are very close and we’re sure Serena will be there as much as she can be for Venus during this difficult time.
We send our condolences to the loved ones of the victim as well. May he rest in peace.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
"Bachelor" Chris Soules Enters Not Guilty Plea in Fatal Car Crash
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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Monday, May 1, 2017
Chris Soules Asks Judge to Dismiss Criminal Charge in Fatal Car Accident
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Chris Soules: Was He Drunk at Time of Fatal Crash?
Chris Soules is already in very big trouble with the law.
As you likely know by now, Soules was arrested last Monday morning for leaving the scene of an accident that left one individual dead.
But the former Bachelor star could be in much, much, MUCH bigger trouble with the law if authorities determine he was drunk at the time of a crash that claimed the life of 68-year old Kenneth Mosher.
This would be the case for anyone.
Being drunk while getting into an accident is obviously worse in the eyes of the law than being sober; it shows one has acted in a far more irresponsible manner
For Soules, however, this piece of information is especially critical because he has an extensive criminal record, including multiple past citations for traffic and alcohol violations.
The ex-reality star could be charged with vehicular manslaughter if he’s proven to have been drinking.
According to various outlets, Buchanan County officials have stated that Soules “possessed alcoholic beverages/containers” at the time of the crash.
Following the tragic incident, however, he didn’t allow officers to enter his home after they obtained a search warrant.
Therefore, many hours passed before his blood-alcohol level was tested at the police station and it’s unlikely it will turn up positive.
Soules has not been charged with any alcohol-related offense at this time, and an insider tells Entertainment Tonight that Soules was not drunk when his truck plowed into Mosher’s tractor.
This same insider provided a few more details regarding what transpired, as well.
“The truck Chris was driving was one of the old work trucks they had on the land there,” the source tells ET. “Not his everyday truck. He was near his land when the crash happened.”
Indeed, Soules was about 15 miles from his farm in Iowa at the time of impact.
“An onlooker stopped, pulled over and told Chris to call 911. So, he did,” the source expounds. “Chris climbed out of his passenger side window and called 911.”
We have a recording of that call.
Lawyers for the star point to it as evidence that Soules did all he could to help the victim, while also providing his name and taking responsibility for what happened.
Listen to the 911 call now:
Soules did flee the scene, however, because he was “in shock” this source alleges.
Critics, though, believe Soules fled in order to go home and sober up and avoid the dangerous charge of DUI.
Either way, a relative who lives nearby was the person who came around and gave Soules a ride home.
Authorities are working to interview this relative and possibly even search his or her vehicle for more evidence.
Chris is currently wearing an ankle monitor as he awaits his next court appearance, which is scheduled for tomorrow, May 2.
He also was asked to turn in his passport, which means he will NOT be filming an ABC special that he was scheduled to appear on outside of the country.
It’s safe to assume this was Bachelor in Paradise.
It’s also safe to assume this is the least of his concerns right now.
Earlier this week, a rep for Soules released a statement that confirms Soules has hired three high-powered Des Moines, Iowa lawyers.
They have asked the public “not to prejudge this case based on media coverage,” while stating their client “acted reasonably” in the aftermath of the crash, citing the above 911 tape as proof.
“My family and I are overwhelmed with this tragedy, but we are sticking together and we’ll get through it,” Soules himself said in a statement obtained by In Touch Weekly shortly after he posted $ 10,00 bail.
“Thank you for reaching out.”
Saturday, April 29, 2017
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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Chris Soules Speaks on Fatal Crash, Sends Prayers to Victim
Chris Soules has broken his silence on the fatal car crash that took a fellow motorist’s life in Iowa on Sunday night.
The former ABC Bachelor reportedly rear-ended a tractor trailer with his pickup truck near Aurora around 8:20 p.m., causing both vehicles to fly into a ditch and the driver of the second vehicle to be killed a result.
His name was Kenneth Mosher and he was 68 years old.
Soules is then accused of illegally fleeing the scene, which is why he was placed under arrest at 1:16 a.m. on Monday.
The ex-reality star has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal car accident that left one individual dead.
(He was not charged with driving under the influence, although sources claim Soules was in possession of alcohol at the time of the crash.)
Several hours after this sad news went public, a spokesperson for Soules submitted the following statement to People Magazine:
Chris Soules was involved in an accident Monday evening (April 24) in a rural part of Iowa near his home.
He was devastated to learn that Kenneth Mosher, the other person in the accident, passed away. His thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Mosher’s family.
Here is a look at Soules’ mugshot:
According to TMZ, Mosher was transported to a local hospital after the accident, where he was eventually pronounced dead by doctors due to injuries suffered in the crash.
Soules was also treated for injuries, but they are not believed to be serious.
It is also unclear at this time whether Soules turned himself in to the police or whether they apprehended him at home or while he was attempting to make a run for it.
Soules appeared before a judge in Buchanan County Court yesterday morning and was released on $ 10,000 bond, pending trial.
It is believed he actually knew the victim, based on an interview Radar Online conducted with an Iowa resident named Richard Roepke.
“Everyone around here is in shock,” Roepke told Radar, referring to the incident as a “huge mistake” and adding of Soules:
“He knew them, they’re neighbors… We’re feeling very sad, everyone knows Chris’ family.”
Soules came in third place on Andi Dorfman’s season of The Bachelorette.
He was then named The Bachelor for Season 19, proposing to Whitney Bischoff on an emotional finale and talking openly during his run about a troubled past that included arrests for DUI and other disorderly acts of conduct.
Following The Bachelor, Soules competed on Dancing with the Stars and on a show called Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition.
He disappeared from the spotlight about a year ago, seemingly content to live life as a farmer in Iowa.
In response to this tragedy, Bischoff also spoke People.
“This is a very sad situation,” she said, not mentioning her former fiance by name, yet concluding:
“I’m keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers, especially the victim and his family.”
Soules and Bischoff called off their engagement in May of 2015, just two months after their on-air proposal and not very long after Soules was eliminated on Dancing with the Stars.
We’ll continue to update this story with more details and further news as it breaks.
For now, we join Soules in sending our thoughts to the friends, family members and loved ones of Kenneth Mosher.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Chris Soules Makes First Court Appearance for Fatal Car Accident (VIDEO + PHOTO)
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Fatal Shooting Near West Hollywood Hot Spot (PHOTOS)
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
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Monday, January 9, 2017
Debbie Reynolds" Death Certificate Confirms Fatal Stroke (DOCUMENT)
Debbie Reynolds died from a blood vessel that ruptured and caused bleeding in her brain … this according to her death certificate. According to the doc — obtained by TMZ — Debbie’s official cause of death was an intracerebral hemorrhage ……
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