The decision whether to press charges will be left in the hands of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office when the case is submitted next week.
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But it was through marriage to the former Kris Kardashian that Jenner once again became a household name with the reality TV series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians“, appearing as the sometimes bemused stepfather of her flamboyant daughters.
“We did determine in the investigation that Jenner was going at an unsafe speed for the prevailing conditions, even though he was traveling under the posted speed limit”, Curry said.
Meanwhile, Howe’s relatives have since filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Jenner.
If taken to court and convicted, Caitlyn could face one year in prison.
Investigators have recommended that Jenner, 65, be brought up on charges for causing an accident that killed 69-year-old Kim Howe, according to multiple reports.
The report finds traffic was stopped or just starting to move when Jenner allegedly slammed into the white Lexus in front of her.
The case will be presented for final review next week, she added. She was awarded the Arthur Ashe award for courage at the 2015 ESPY Awards after announcing her transition earlier this year. Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials have previously said the deadly crash occurred after a Prius, driven by Steindorff, came to a stop in the northbound lanes of PCH for unknown reasons.
Jenner’s black Escalade, which was towing a trailer with an all-terrain vehicle on it, then plowed into the back of Howe’s Lexus, pushing it into oncoming traffic. I am praying for them. Accidents happen all the time.
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Jenner’s attorney, Philip Boesch, told City News Service in July he believes the surveillance video weighs in Jenner’s favor and confirmed that the crash “was simply a tragic accident”. She’s vowed to use her to celebrity platform to urge acceptance for others who are transgender. “I will cooperate in any way possible” she said.
