Key Takeaways
- Online speculation claims that Serena Williams was involved in a tragic car accident that led to her demise.
- In 2010, Williams joined Alicia Keys’ Buy Life campaign, declaring herself a “digitally d*ad.”
- She revealed her near-d*ath experience after childbirth.
Serena Williams was reportedly involved in a tragic car accident that led to speculation about her passing, according to alleged reports circulating online.
As reported in various online videos, the incident is said to have happened after Williams and Alexis Ohanian were returning from a romantic evening in Los Angeles.
Allegedly, based on online videos, their vehicle had a transmission issue, leading it to lose control and drift into oncoming traffic.
Reports described the collision as severe, critically injuring both Williams and Ohanian.
Witnesses claimed that the car drifted out of its lane, and despite Williams’ attempts to steer it back, it ultimately collided with another car at a high rate of speed.
The emergency teams arrived rapidly, and both Williams and Ohanian were rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
According to unconfirmed reports, Williams reportedly passed away from her injuries around 4 PM despite significant medical intervention.
While these events have stunned fans and the global community, the YouTube videos appear to be speculative or possibly fabricated.
This seems to be part of the common online misinformation or hoaxes, especially on platforms like YouTube, where creators often use sensational titles and unverified reports to attract views.
There is no verified or credible news source confirming Serena Williams’ involvement in such an accident or her demise.
In 2010, Serena participated in the Buy Life campaign, launched by Alicia Keys’ charity “Keep a Child Alive,” to raise awareness and funds for children and families affected by HIV and AIDS in Africa and India.
As part of the campaign, she sacrificed her digital life by stopping her social media posts until raising $1 million.
In her “last tweet and testament” video, Williams humorously declared herself “digitally d*ad” and urged her fans to help bring her back by donating to the cause.
Her involvement in the campaign showcased her dedication to using her platform for a more significant cause, supporting life-saving efforts for those affected by the disease.
Serena Williams Shares Her Life-Threatening Health Struggles Post-Childbirth
In 2022, Williams revealed the life-threatening ordeal she experienced after the birth of her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, in 2017, requiring four surgeries, including a C-section, bringing her close to d*ath.
In 2010, doctors diagnosed her with blood clots in her lungs and found a hematoma in her abdomen.
Although treatable, the condition left her at high risk for future clots. She said:
Part of my lung is dead. I was never going to get it back.
Via Essentiallysports
Following the birth of her child, Williams experienced a loss of feeling in her legs, and the pain grew more intense.
While the hospital personnel didn’t seem particularly concerned, she requested tests to see if blood clots had formed since she was off her regular meds. She said:
They were trying to talk to me, and all I could think was, I’m dying, I’m dying. Oh my God.
Via USAToday
After her doctor agreed to the tests, the results indicated she needed immediate surgery to prevent the clots from reaching her lungs. She said:
Being heard and appropriately treated was the difference between life or d*ath for me.
Via Elle
As of now, Serena Williams is in good health, with no reports of any accident or passing.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981, to Richard Williams and Oracene Price in Saginaw, Michigan.
- On September 14, 2003, Robert Maxfield shot and k*lled Yetunde Price, the eldest half-sister of Serena Williams, in a drive-by in Compton, California.
- In June 2017, Venus Williams, Serena’s other elder sister, got involved in a car accident in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
