Golf star Tiger Woods was injured Tuesday in a automobile rollover in Los Angeles County, authorities mentioned.
Woods had to be extricated from the automobile with the “jaws of life” instruments, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department mentioned in a press release.
This morning @LMTLASD responded to a roll-over collision wherein @TigerWoods was injured. Please see our assertion… pic.twitter.com/cSWOxKZC1w
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) February 23, 2021
Woods was taken to the hospital with unspecified accidents. The automobile sustained main injury, the sheriff’s division mentioned.
A KABC-TV helicopter over the scene of Woods’ accident confirmed a car on its aspect with the entrance finish closely broken. Air luggage appeared to be deployed. The wreckage appeared to be simply off the aspect of a highway on a hillside.
Pictures are being broadcast in LA of the car wherein Woods was travelling. It seems to be a Genesis Invitational courtesy automobile, from the event he has simply hosted pic.twitter.com/swwwUCF9FZ
— Oliver Brown (@oliverbrown_tel) February 23, 2021
Woods, whose first identify is Eldrick, was the only occupant of the automobile, the sheriff’s division mentioned.
The crash occurred shortly earlier than 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, officers mentioned.
A sheriff’s division spokeswoman mentioned Woods’ representatives would tackle his accidents.
BREAKING: Tiger Woods transported to hospital with accidents following automobile crash with “major damage,” LA County Sheriff’s Dept. says. pic.twitter.com/hxcGYAig8D
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 23, 2021
A name to Woods’ agent went to voice mail.