Caitlyn Jenner's manager Sophia Hutchins has died after sustaining fatal injuries following a tragic all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident, according to reports.
The 29-year-old plummeted down a 350ft ravine after she collided with a moving car on Wednesday (2 July), US media outlets said.
She is understood to have been driving the quad near Jenner's Malibu home when disaster struck.
Hutchins - who became thick as thieves with the former Olympian when they first met in 2015 - reportedly hit the bumper of a moving car with the ATV.
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This contact sent her quad off the road, which is situated above the Pacific Coast, forcing the LUMASOL founder into a ravine, TMZ reported.
Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, Hutchins was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene.
The two occupants of the other vehicle which was involved in the incident are understood to have escaped unscathed.
Fans of Hutchins have been flooding her social media pages with tributes in wake of the tragic news.
In the comment section of her final Instagram post, one person wrote: "I’m so sorry, Sophia. You will be truly missed."
Another added: "So so sad and shocked. Sophia you were such an angel and beautiful person making a difference in the world. Deeply saddened. Rest in peace."
And a third said: "This is horrible news...RIP."
A host of people were introduced to Hutchins because of the close bond that she shared with Jenner, in both a personal and professional sense.
The pair met shortly after the 75-year-old publicly revealed she was transitioning and they became fast friends, while Hutchins also later transitioned too.
Hutchins appeared in Jenner's hit reality TV series I Am Cait too, so those who keep up with the Kardashians and their extended family were able to get to know her.
As well as acting as Jenner's manager, the businesswoman also previously held the position of CEO of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, which aims to 'promote equality and combat discrimination' for the LGBTQ+ community.
Hutchins, an avid supporter of President Donald Trump, previously told how she has 'so much in common' with her high-profile client during an appearance on The Hidden Truth with Jim Breslo podcast.
"We see the world so similarly and we both are such a good match for each other, because we challenge each other," Hutchins said. "She challenges me in so many ways, has allowed me to grow in so many ways.
"I hope I challenge her to grow and I think because we share so many of the same passions and views. It’s just a great match, a great partnership."
Jenner shared a similar sentiment about Hutchins in a 2019 interview with The New York Times, where she described the 29-year-old as her 'best friend, family and confidant'.
"She is one of the top minds in her field," the reality star said. "Her value in my life is undeniable. The sky is the limit with her entrepreneurial spirit."
It is not clear whether Jenner witnessed the crash. She has not yet publicly commented on the death of her close friend.
LADbible has contacted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office for comment.
Topics: Celebrity, Celebrity News, US News
Olivia Burke