Oscar Pistorius' brother weeps as he is acquitted of culpable homicide of female motorcyclist in car accident five years ago The magistrate ruled that Carl Pistorius was not negligent in 2008 accident Woman died after she crashed in to the back of his vehicle Comes as final photo of Reeva and Oscar emerges with their monkey Both brothers are represented by the same lawyer, Kenny Oldwage The brother of murder-accused Olympian Oscar Pistorius cried tears of relief as a magistrate acquitted him of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a car accident. The magistrate ruled today that Carl Pistorius was not negligent and that Maria Barnard was driving her motorcycle excessively fast when she crashed into the back of his vehicle in 2008. The accident happened in Vanderbijlpark in South Africa's Gauteng province, an hour's drive south of Johannesburg in 2008. Tears: Carl Pistorius was told he was not negligent and that Maria Barnard was driving her motorcycle excessively fast when she crashed into the back of his vehicle in 2008 Acquitted: Carl Pistorius, the brother of murder-accused Olympian Oscar Pistorius cried tears of relief as a magistrate acquitted him of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a car accident The prosecution said it had failed to prove its case and would take no further action. Pistorius' stepmother and sister hugged him in the court. His father was also seen offering him support, although his famous brother was not seen. Carl Pistorius was represented by the same lawyer as his brother, the highly-respected advocate Kenny Oldwage. Mr Oldwage said Carl Pistorius and his defence team were delighted after the drawn-out court battle We are satisfied with the end of it all. We are delighted,' said Mr Oldwage. 'As for Carl, I can only say he is delighted,' he told IOL News. The case attracted interest as it came to court shortly after double-amputee Olympics star Oscar Pistorius shot dead his girlfriend on Valentine's Day. Oscar Pistorius, 26, is charged with premeditated murder in the shooting he says was accidental because he mistook her for a burglar. In the dock: Carl Pistorius was seen at his brother's bail hearing (behind left). Pistorius denies murder, claiming he shot his model girlfriend, believing a burglar had entered their home while they slept. This week a final photo emerged of the couple snuggling tenderly on the sofa, sharing a laugh over their pet monkey.