Bruce Jenner has finally broken his silence following a fatal car crash in Malibu, California, on Saturday afternoon.

The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star expressed his sympathies to the family of Kim Howe, 69, who was killed in a four-car, chain-reaction collision.

"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," he said via a statement to ABC News. "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. I will continue to cooperate in every way possible."

According to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Philip Brooks (via People), a Prius stopped on the Pacific Coast Highway for unknown reasons. It was then rear-ended by Howe's white Lexus, which in turn was hit by Jenner's Cadillac Escalade. The Lexus was pushed into oncoming traffic, hitting a black Hummer.

As a result, five people inside the Hummer suffered non-life-threatening injuries, in addition to Howe's death. The former Olympian was injured, as his rep claimed.

Meanwhile, police are examining photos that might show Jenner using a cell phone in the moments before the deadly accident.

"There was a photo showing Mr. Jenner possibly holding a cel lphone prior to the crash," Brooks told New York Daily News.

However, publicist Alan Nierob insisted the reality star was not texting while driving.

"The evidence will show that Bruce was not texting at the time of the accident," he said, adding Jenner will provide his cell phone records if requested.

Cops will likely investigate the cell phone activities from all the drivers involved to determine the cause of the crash.

"The problem is pinpointing the time of the accident," said Brooks. "If the accident occurred at 12:05 and 30 seconds, 12:05 and 40 seconds, if you hung up before that, that's useless information."

Bruce Jenner could face vehicular manslaughter charges, if it turns out that he was texting while driving.

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