Surveillance video obtained today of a fatal four- vehicle crash in Malibu involving the former Bruce Jenner appears to show the ex-Olympian rear-ending a white Lexus, which is forced into oncoming traffic and slams into an oncoming Hummer, killing the Lexus driver.
The video, taken from security cameras on a Metro bus, was initially obtained by “Entertainment Tonight,” then various other media outlets.
Jenner — who now identifies as a woman and is known as Caitlyn Jenner — was not injured in the Feb. 7 crash on Pacific Coast Highway near Corral Canyon Road. Relatives of the Lexus driver, 69-year-old Kim Howe, have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Jenner. The crash is still under investigation by the Sheriff’s Department.
Jenner was driving a Cadillac Escalade, hauling an off-road vehicle on a trailer. Shortly after the crash, authorities said it appeared that Howe’s Lexus had crashed into a black Toyota Prius whose driver had slowed or stopped for unknown reasons, prompting Jenner to rear-end the Lexus, pushing it into the path of the Hummer.
The video released today appears to show Jenner rear-ending the Lexus, pushing it into oncoming traffic, then striking the Prius, which was driven by Hollywood talent manager Jessica Marie Steindorff. Steindorff has also sued Jenner over the crash.
Jenner’s attorney, Philip Boesch, told City News Service he believes the video released today weighs in Jenner’s favor.
“We have seen parts of an MTA bus video, and this and all other evidence confirms that this was simply a tragic accident,” he said.
Shortly after the February crash, Jenner released a statement saying, “My heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to the family and loves ones, and to all of those who were involved or injured in this terrible accident. It’s a devastating tragedy and I cannot pretend to imagine what this family is going through at this time. I am praying for them. I will continue to cooperate in every way possible.”
Caitlyn Jenner is scheduled to be honored next week with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during the ESPY Awards ceremony at the Microsoft Theatre at L.A. Live in recognition of her decision to go public with her gender-identity change.
The video can be seen online at www.etonline.com/news/167636_caitlyn_jenner_exclusive_fatal_car_crash_surveilla nce_video/ .
