Tiger Woods injured in single car accident

[Necro]

Tiger Woods was hospitalized following a bad single-car accident in L.A. County on Tuesday morning -- with officials requiring the jaws of life to free him from the vehicle.

"On February 23, 2021, at approximately 7:12 AM, LASD responded to a single vehicle roll-over traffic collision on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Ranchos Palos Verdes," officials say.

"The vehicle was traveling northbound on Hawthorne Boulevard, at Blackhorse Road, when it crashed. The vehicle sustained major damage."

"The driver and sole occupant was identified as PGA golfer, Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods," officials confirmed.

"Mr. Woods was extricated from the wreck with the 'jaws of life' by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics, then transported to a local hospital by ambulance for his injuries."

Unclear what caused the accident. Cops are investigating.

45-year-old Tiger was in the area for his annual Genesis Invitational golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades.

Just this week, he took photos with stars like David Spade and Dwyane Wade -- and announced recent back surgery could keep him out of the upcoming Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

It's not the first time Tiger Woods has been in a high profile car accident -- he crashed his SUV in a 2009 incident at his home in Florida.

In 2017, he was arrested after cops found him passed out behind the wheel of his car. Tiger said he had taken prescription medication before the accident and didn't realize the affect the meds would have on him.

11:43 AM PT -- An L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. source tells TMZ Sports they do not believe alcohol was involved but they did not say whether any other substance was possibly involved.

Damn, I think Tiger might be hooked on those pain pills again, hopefully not.

 

[Chris]

Damn Tiger, hopefully this was just some freak thing and not a larger problem

 

[Lady Redfield]

I read an update that he was speeding.

 

[Chris]

I read an update that he was speeding.

I mean as terrible as it is, I'd prefer this than all the rumors of pill problems and stuff. Looks like he's in surgery now and not in good shape. I think it's over Can't believe he got that Masters recently after everything that happened but that looks like it'll be his last hurrah

 

[Hidden Blaze]

I mean as terrible as it is, I'd prefer this than all the rumors of pill problems and stuff. Looks like he's in surgery now and not in good shape. I think it's over Can't believe he got that Masters recently after everything that happened but that looks like it'll be his last hurrah

Like .... he won’t ever play again or you saying he’s gonna die?


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[Chris]

Like .... he won’t ever play again or you saying he’s gonna die?


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He won't play again lmao If it was more life threatening I think this story would already be talked about differently in the media, but that's not always the best way to judge things I guess either.

 

[Lady Redfield]

It was reported that his injuries aren’t life threatening but that he may have broken both his legs.

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Yikes


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[Apoho Creed]

I just got home from work and it felt like time stopped like when I saw Kobe's Plane Crash. I had that same sick feeling and right now and I'm sure he's worrying about walking again rather than ever playing Golf again. I'm praying for him I have tons of Religious Candles in my Room praying for him pulling through. KEEP FIGHTING TIGER!

 

[Lady Redfield]

Just saw another update that, contrary to earlier reports, a firefighter on scene confirmed the jaws of life were not used to remove him from his vehicle.

 

[Apoho Creed]

Shattered Ankle and 2 Leg Fractures for Tiger Jesus man. If he's able to walk normally after this one it would be the greatest blessing.

 

[RDK]

Man is about to take the world of wheelchair golf by storm

Glad he's alright!

 

[Kiffy Lube]

This dude needs a chauffeur.

 

[La Parka]

I mean as terrible as it is, I'd prefer this than all the rumors of pill problems and stuff. Looks like he's in surgery now and not in good shape. I think it's over Can't believe he got that Masters recently after everything that happened but that looks like it'll be his last hurrah

i thought you meant he was dying and almost did the quickest google search in my life.

 

[Necro]

There is a chance Woods could be hit with an infraction if investigators determine he was using his cell phone when he lost control -- or was otherwise distracted behind the wheel -- but it's a big difference from being charged with a crime.

"We do not contemplate any charges whatsoever in this crash," Villanueva added ... "This remains an accident. An accident is not a crime." Source: TMZ

No blood test interesting, well texting and driving clearly isn't good.