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CHP: Brandy Should Be Prosecuted for Fatal Crash

Posted Jan 29th 2007 5:00PM by TMZ Staff

UPDATE: TMZ has obtained photos of the horrifying aftermath of Brandy's car crash.

The California Highway Patrol has recommended that singer-actress Brandy be prosecuted for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. A CHP source tells TMZ his department has ruled out mechanical malfunction as the cause of the crash. The source adds that the CHP believes Brandy "was just going too fast" and "was the person at fault."

If convicted, Brandy could face one year in L.A. County Jail and a $1,000 fine.

TMZ broke the story that Brandy was involved in a wreck on a Los Angeles freeway on December 30, 2006. The accident claimed the life of 38-year-old Awatef Aboudihaj. An eyewitness tells TMZ Brandy was traveling at around 65 miles per hour but did not stop when traffic in front of her slowed. Brandy's vehicle struck the vehicle in front of her and triggered a four car crash. There is no evidence of drugs or alcohol and Brandy was not arrested.

A CHP rep tells TMZ that although his department believes Brandy's negligence caused the crash, he does not believe the accident was caused by gross negligence. If officials found gross negligence, Brandy could be prosecuted for felony manslaughter.

The case has now been referred to the Los Angeles City Attorney's office for review.

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76. At the end of the day, was what Brandy did really that bad? So she killed a Taliban, but it was an ACCIDENT and she already said sorry.

Posted at 5:24PM on Jan 29th 2007 by spam

77. Why don't we just all ignore FARRAH?!?!?!?!?!? She is just an ignorant person who has no idea what she is talking about. I have seen her comments on other blogs and she is just dumb. SHE OBVIOUSLY HAS NO LIFE AND WAY TOO MUCH TIME ON HER HANDS.

Posted at 8:11AM on Jan 30th 2007 by Enough is Enough

78. I would venture to say seeing the photos of the crash scene might make posters a little more thoughtful about their feelings on this. That's a really bad crash...sad to look at.

Posted at 5:16PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Julie

79. No photos of Brandy's Range Rover?!

Posted at 5:18PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Jill

80. LOL. Farrah. You have no suporters! Only fellow haters.

Posted at 5:39PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Sabrina Duncan

81. Wonder what the speed limit was on that expressway? Here in San Antonio it varies from 50 to 70. I drove on he LA expressways in 1991, and I remember it being about 60 but everyone was passing me. ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN to anyone, not just celebrities. If there was no idication of speeding or DUI, leave the lady alone.

Posted at 5:59PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Janice

82. As we all knoww, the race card was played for these two killers. Rebecca Gayheart struck and killed a child with her vehicle and wasn't prosectued. Neither was Matthew broderick charged with a crime for a head on collision that killed two women in Ireland.

Posted at 6:02PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Mimi

83. You people are sooooo judgmental !! this was an accident. It could've happen to anyone of you !! Be more compassionate!!!!

Posted at 5:30PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Nena

84. Oh what a horrible day! That poor black car was smashed to pieces. No wonder anyone didn't make it through! But these things happen. They are called 'accidents' for a reason.

Posted at 5:32PM on Jan 29th 2007 by prettyprincess

85. Remember Brandy didn't really kill anyone ! Brandy's truck hit the back of the victim's car BUT it was the 2nd car that hit the victim from the side, that killed her. So really Brandy didn't kill anyone. Surrender Lane Garrison. Do not pass go,
go directly to jail, Lane.

Posted at 5:58PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Mothers Against Drunk DumbassCelebrities (MADD)

86. 'The white crackers have gone underground and are getting harder to dig up. We must never forget that the crackers brought us to this country in order to do their dirty work. They enslaved us for generations and now they want us to forget their dirty past.'

Farrah you are a whack job.

Posted at 5:36PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Party On Garth

87. I don't care if Brandy is a celebrity and/or a minority. She should be treated according to the law. No preferetial treatment!!!

Posted at 5:39PM on Jan 29th 2007 by equal justice is right!

88. Farrah, you are a dumb bitch.

Posted at 5:39PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Rosie Is A Fat Pig

89. Spam! You're so damn naughty! :D

Posted at 6:16PM on Jan 29th 2007 by Joey

90. I hope she is treated as ANY normal person would under the circumstances. But then she is a celebrity and will probably buy herself a lower sentence.

Posted at 6:17PM on Jan 29th 2007 by We need to demand equal justice!

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