Venus Williams breaks silence after car accident

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In this March 13, 2017, file photo, Venus Williams returns a shot to Lucie Safarova at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, in Indian Wells, Calif. Venus Williams is making her 20th Wimbledon appearance. (Mark J. Terrill, File/AP)

Venus Williams broke her silence regarding a fatal car crash in Florida that police say she caused.

The tennis star took to Facebook to express her condolences.

“I am devasted [sic] and heartbroken by this accident,” read the post. “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’ publicist confirmed that the 37-year-old will play at Wimbledon, where she is seeded 10th.

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