UPDATE 2: Firefighters used a Halligan tool to extricate Woods, freeing him from the car via the window. They did not, contrary to their initial statement, use the “jaws of life” to break open the car. UPDATE: Woods’ Agent, Mark Steinberg, said he sustained multiple leg injuries and is currently in surgery. “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.” Golf legend, Tiger Woods, was involved in a major single-car crash earlier today (Tuesday 23rd February 2021) near the Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes neighbourhoods of Los Angeles. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Officials said the crash occurred around 7:12am local time and the vehicle sustained "major damage” (see photo above). The “jaws of life” had to be utilized in order to extricate him from the wreck. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 45-year-old Woods was in the area for his annual Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades. He previously crashed his SUV in a 2009 high-profile incident at his home in Florida and in 2017 he was arrested after Police found him passed out behind the wheel of his car. Woods said at the time he had taken prescription medication before the accident and did not realize the effect it would have on him. Woods recently announced he underwent his fifth back surgery in December 2020, which could keep him out of the upcoming Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. His last surgery was back in April 2017 to fuse his lower spine. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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