Sheriffs had previously decided the 65-year-old had been driving too quickly when her SUV collided with two cars, pushing one into oncoming traffic.
The crash killed 69-year-old Kim Howe, whose Lexus was hit by a Hummer.Four others were injured in the crash in Malibu on 7 February.
It's now been ruled there is not enough evidence to secure a conviction.
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| One woman died and four others were injured in the crash |
``We believed from the start that a thorough and objective investigation would clear Caitlyn of any criminal wrongdoing,'' said Blair Berk, Jenner's attorney.
``We are heartened the district attorney has agreed that even a misdemeanour charge would be inappropriate.
"A traffic accident, however devastating and heartbreaking when a life is lost, is not necessarily a criminal matter.''
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| I'm Caitlyn |
Investigators had said Caitlyn Jenner's vehicle was travelling at an unsafe speed for the road conditions and said they had hoped the reality TV star would face charges for 'vehicular manslaughter'.
At the time she cooperated with investigators at the scene and passed a sobriety test.
She also offered a blood sample.
The accident happened before Jenner announced she is transgender and transitioned into her new identity as Caitlyn.
Culled from BBC Newsbeat
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