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Caitlyn Jenner may face manslaughter charges for role in fatal car crash

According to a report by the New York Times, Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner—Olympic gold medalist—could face a manslaughter charge for her part in a fatal car crash that occurred in February.

Los Angeles Sheriff’s investigators are expected to provide evidence that could support a manslaughter charge, per the report.

The fatal car accident took place in Malibu, California on Pacific Coast Highway when Ms. Jenner was driving in a manner that was investigators found “unsafe for the prevailing road conditions,” as reported by the Associated Press.

Ms. Jenner was driving a Cadillac Escalade that was towing an off-road vehicle when she turned to avoid traffic and rear ended a Lexus, shoving it into oncoming traffic.