Caitlyn Jenner can face charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a February car crash that killed one woman and injured seven.
The investigators of LA County Sheriff's Office say she was found to be driving too fast under the "prevailing road conditions," even though her car was within the speed limits on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on February 7.
The former Olympic champion and reality-TV star was involved in a four-vehicle crash, as he was driving a black Cadillac SUV, which hit a Lexus driven by 69-year-old Kimberly Howe. Howe died at the spot when her car spun halfway around and hit other cars in the traffic.
Detective Richard Curry told CNN that it is not likely that the accident was caused by gross negligence. The case will, however, go to district attorney next week to determine if misdemeanor charges are to be levelled against Jenner or if the investigation requires further review, he added.
Defense attorney and former prosecutor with LA County District Attorney's Office, Alan Jackson, said on the NBC's Today Show that prosecutors would analyse three main factors in their investigation including the driver's conduct, speed through black box and third, the flow of traffic.
"Just because you're presented with a police report and an analysis doesn't necessarily mean that those are going rise to fileable charges," he said.
"There's no felony here because I don't believe that any of her conduct rises to the level of gross negligence and I don't believe it would be filed as a misdemeanor because I don't believe her conduct can be said to have been reckless or even ordinary negligence or what an average person would or wouldn't do in that same scenario.. I don't believe that criminal charges are going be brought" he added.
Two of Howe's stepchildren and Jessica Steindorff, a talent agent, who was also injured in the crash are suing Jenner for unspecified damages. Steindorff was driving on a suspended license, Curry said.
If convicted of misdemeanor or involuntary manslaughter, she can face up to one year in county jail.
After the accident Jenner released a statement: "My heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones, and to all of those who were involved or injured in this terrible accident. It is a devastating tragedy, and I cannot pretend to imagine what this family is going through at this time. I am praying for them."
Formerly known as Bruce, Caitlyn has chosen to live as a woman. Former patriarch of Kardashian family, she appeared on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, before starting her own reality show I am Cait.
