Famed golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a single-car accident and had to be removed with the jaws of life, according to the LA County Sheriff's Department. He is currently in surgery. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: [ Ссылка ]
An SUV driven by Tiger Woods crashed and rolled over Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, leaving the golf superstar with multiple leg injuries, authorities and his agent said.
Woods was undergoing surgery on Tuesday afternoon after the single-car crash, his agent said.
His injuries are not life-threatening, according to Lt. Michael White of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Woods, who was the only person in the SUV, 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,” the sheriff’s department said in a tweet.
A lieutenant in the sheriff’s department later said in a televised interview that there was no indication that the jaws of life were used.
Deputies arrived at the crash scene on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes at about 7:12 a.m. PT, the department said.
The vehicle “sustained major damage,” authorities said.
The sheriff’s department has scheduled a 6 p.m. ET news conference on the crash.
Woods, 45, was staying at the Rolling Hills resort after hosting The Genesis Invitational tournament last week, and he was filming as part of a deal he has with Golf Digest and Discovery Channel.
His agent Mark Steinberg said in a statement, “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,” Steinberg said.
Last month, Woods revealed he had “recently” undergone a fifth microdisectomy surgery on his back, to remove a pressurized disc fragment that was causing him pain during the PNC Championship in Orlando, Florida, in December, which was the last time he competed. He played alongside his 11-year-old son, Charlie Woods, in the tournament, and the duo finished seventh.
“I look forward to begin training and am focused on getting back out on Tour,” Woods said in a statement in January.
The Jupiter, Florida, resident has won 82 PGA titles, tied with Sam Snead for the most ever. He has won 15 major championships, including the Masters Tournament five times.
PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement, ″We have been made aware of Tiger Woods’ car accident today. We are awaiting further information when he comes out of surgery.”
“On behalf of the PGA TOUR and our players, Tiger is in our prayers and will have our full support as he recovers,” Monahan said.
Sports apparel giant Nike, which sponsors Woods, said in a statement, “We are following the news around Tiger and our thoughts and heart are with him and his family at this time.”
Woods’ equipment and club sponsor, TaylorMade Gold, said, “We are shocked at the news of Tiger Woods’ accident earlier this morning and are sending our thoughts and prayers to him, his family and his team as they support him through his surgery and recovery.”
Woods’ stellar career was rocked in November 2009 when he crashed an SUV early one morning into a fire hydrant just outside his then-residence in Windermere, Florida.
Woods was knocked unconscious in that crash for more than five minutes, and his then-wife, Elin Nordegren, reportedly used a golf club to smash a window in the vehicle and drag him from it.
On the heels of that mysterious crash, Woods was reported to have had numerous extramarital affairs. He entered a Mississippi clinic for treatment shortly afterward.
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