Tiger Woods Undergoing Surgery After Single Vehicle Rollover Crash in Los Angeles
Tuesday morning, around 7:12 a.m., Tiger Woods was involved in a single-car crash in California, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The crash was described as a “roll-over traffic collision.” Woods was the only person in the vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics had to use the “jaws of life” to get Woods out of his car which sustained “major damage.”
Woods was transported to a local hospital for multiple leg injuries, according to his agent. He is currently in surgery.
Tigers Woods’ agent, Mark Steinberg, has released a statement to @GolfDigest. It reads: “Tiger Woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple leg injuries. He is currently in surgery and we thank you for your privacy and support.”
— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) February 23, 2021
Tiger Woods’ vehicle after the crash this morning that now has him in surgery for what his agent is calling “multiple leg injuries.” pic.twitter.com/VbI5qvyj8g
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 23, 2021
Below is the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department statement on the incident.
Tiger Woods was injured in a single vehicle roll-over accident today, per the @LMTLASD. Woods had to be extricated from the crash with the “jaws of life”, police said. pic.twitter.com/xhUu4oA19f
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 23, 2021
