Sophia Hutchins, the accomplished entrepreneur and close friend and manager of Caitlyn Jenner, has tragically died at the age of 29 following an ATV accident in Malibu. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, near Jenner’s residence, sending shockwaves through the entertainment and business communities.
According to reports from TMZ and corroborated by Deadline and the New York Post, Hutchins was riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on a road in the vicinity of Caitlyn Jenner’s home when she collided with the bumper of a moving car. The impact caused the ATV, with Hutchins aboard, to veer off the road and plummet approximately 350 feet down into a ravine. First responders arrived at the scene and pronounced her dead. Authorities confirmed that the two individuals in the car involved in the collision were unharmed, and no other persons were on the ATV at the time of the accident. It remains unclear whether Caitlyn Jenner was present at her home or witnessed the fatal incident. As of the time of reporting, Caitlyn Jenner has not publicly commented on the tragedy.
Born on April 1, 1996, in Bellevue, Washington, Sophia Hutchins was a prominent figure known for her multifaceted career and her close association with Caitlyn Jenner. The two first met in 2015, shortly after Jenner publicly announced her gender transition. Their bond quickly grew, leading to Hutchins’ appearances in several episodes of the E! docuseries “I Am Cait,” which chronicled Jenner’s life post-transition. Beyond their personal friendship, Hutchins also served as Jenner’s manager, overseeing various business ventures and public engagements, and reportedly lived with Jenner in Malibu.
Hutchins was an accomplished individual in her own right. She graduated from Pepperdine University in 2019 with a degree in economics and finance, a testament to her sharp business acumen. She was the founder and CEO of LUMASOL, a health technology company specializing in sunscreen mist. Prior to this, she held the position of CEO and director of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ equality and providing grants to support transgender individuals. As a transgender woman herself, Hutchins was an advocate for the community, having come out during her college years, as detailed by Wikipedia.
In 2020, Hutchins shared a valuable life lesson with Medium, stating, “Don’t be afraid of the word no. Successful people, entrepreneurs, and women more than anyone else are told no all the time. If we allowed ‘no’ to deter us we wouldn’t be where we are today.” This quote reflects her resilient and ambitious spirit. She also expressed her readiness “to continue to grow and surround myself with positive uplifting people that believe in me, my ability to execute, and my vision for the future.”
Sophia Hutchins’ untimely passing marks a profound loss for those who knew her and for the communities she impacted through her work and advocacy. Her contributions as an entrepreneur, manager, and advocate, coupled with her vibrant personality, left a lasting impression on many. She will be remembered for her dedication, her drive, and her significant role in Caitlyn Jenner’s life and career.
