Tennis player, Venus Williams has spoken out for the first time after Florida police said she was at fault for a deadly car crash on June 9.


"I am devasted and heartbroken by this accident. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Jerome Barson and I continue to keep them in my thoughts and prayers," Williams shared on Facebook.

The fatal collision occurred in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, involving Williams, a 78-year-old Jerome Barson and his 68-year-old wife, Linda Barson. Jerome later died after he spent two weeks in the hospital as a result of his injuries from the crash.