These celebrities all have one thing in common: they have all borne some responsibility for the death of another human being, whether while operating a motor vehicle or, in some cases, acting with premeditation with the intent to take another life.
Celebrities Involved in Fatal Accidents: A Tragic Look at Their Past
Venus Williams, renowned tennis star, found herself entangled in a fatal car accident in 2017.
Although she was cleared of criminal charges, her car collided with Linda Barson's vehicle, resulting in the unfortunate death of Jerome Barson, Linda's husband.
Despite no fault being assigned to either driver, Williams settled a wrongful death lawsuit.
Matthew Broderick, known for his role in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, had a secret relationship with co-star Jennifer Grey before he tied the knot with Sarah Jessica Parker.
However, their secret was revealed when they were involved in a fatal accident in Northern Ireland.
Driving on the wrong side of the road, they collided with another vehicle, instantly killing its occupants.
Broderick suffered serious injuries, including a concussion, collapsed lung, and broken leg and ribs, while Grey escaped with minor injuries.
Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympian, faced a tragic incident on the Pacific Coast Highway near her Malibu home.
Jenner's vehicle struck Kimberly Howe's car from behind, causing a subsequent collision with another vehicle.
The investigation concluded that Jenner was not at fault, and her attorneys later claimed that paparazzi chasing her caused the accident.
Brandy Norwood, a popular singer, was involved in a fatal accident on the 405 freeway in L.A. in 2006.
This resulted in the death of Awatef Aboudiha.
Although there wasn't enough evidence for a manslaughter charge, a witness reported that Brandy took responsibility for the crash.
The singer and Aboudiha's family reached a settlement for the wrongful death civil suits.
Laura Bush, former first lady, revealed in her memoir that she was involved in a fatal accident during her teenage years.
She admitted to blowing through a stop sign and colliding with another student, Mike Douglas.
While she took some responsibility for distracted driving, she also attributed the severity of the crash to road conditions and the other student's car.
Vince Neil, lead singer of Mötley Crüe, had a notorious drunk driving collision in 1984.
The accident caused severe injuries to the occupants of the other car, resulting in the death of Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley.
Neil was convicted of vehicular manslaughter and served time in jail.
Unfortunately, he was arrested for suspicion of DUI twice more in 2008 and 2010.
Phil Spector, renowned music producer, became infamous for shooting actress Lana Clarkson in his home.
In 2009, he was found guilty of second-degree murder and given a prison sentence of 19 years to life.
John Landis, director of the Twilight Zone movie, was responsible for a special effects detonation that caused a helicopter crash, resulting in the death of actor Vic Morrow and two child actors.
The presence of the young actors violated child labor laws.
Although acquitted of involuntary manslaughter, Landis settled lawsuits with the families of all three victims.
Michael Jace, known for his role in The Shield, tragically shot his wife, April Jace, during a domestic dispute in 2014.
Their two sons witnessed the horrific incident as their father shot April multiple times.
Michael Jace was convicted of second-degree murder and handed a sentence of 40 years to life in prison.
Johnny Lewis, an actor from Sons of Anarchy, committed a shocking act in 2012.
He killed his 81-year-old landlady, Catherine Davis, along with her cat, before taking his own life.
It is believed that untreated head injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in 2011 may have contributed to a change in Lewis's personality, leading to psychosis and violent behavior.
These tragic accidents serve as a reminder that celebrities, despite their fame and achievements, are still susceptible to making grave mistakes with devastating consequences.
