LOS ANGELES, Calif. (December 28, 2007) – Singer-actress Brandy, whose full name is Brandy Norwood, will not face vehicular manslaughter charges stemming from the fatal car crash she was involved in last December, Access has learned. “The City Attorney’s Office has decided not to file misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charges against Brandy Norwood in the case stemming from a December 30, 2006 traffic collision. After conducting a thorough investigation, which included consulting with some of the top accident reconstruction experts in the country, City prosecutors concluded that there was insufficient evidence from which a jury could find Ms. Norwood guilty of such a charge beyond a reasonable doubt,” said Frank Mateljan in a statement to Access. On the morning of December 30, 2006, Brandy was reportedly driving her 2007 Land Rover on Los Angeles’ 405 Freeway. According to a report, Brandy hadn’t noticed traffic had slowed in front of her and her vehicle struck a 2005 Toyota, causing the Toyota to strike another vehicle before sliding sideways and impacting the center divider. As the Toyota came to a stop, it was hit by another vehicle. The driver of the Toyota was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died, according to the report. A rep for Brandy released the following statement to Access Hollywood last year: “Brandy was involved in a car accident December 30, 2006 in Los Angeles where there was a fatality. She wishes to publicly express her condolences to the family of the deceased. Brandy asks that you respect the privacy of every one involved at this time.” Brandy was reportedly uninjured. She was not arrested and there was reportedly no evidence that drugs or alcohol were involved.
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