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Tiger Woods has been hospitalized following a single-car crash on Tuesday morning.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Woods’ vehicle rolled over and sustained major damage. Woods was removed from the vehicle by Los Angeles firefighters and paramedics using the “jaws of life” before being transported to the hospital.
Law enforcement officials told TMZ Sports they do not believe alcohol was involved but they did not say whether any other substance was possibly involved.
Video of the scene shows the damage to Woods’ vehicle.
MSNBC has a shot of Tiger's car after the crash. Insane. pic.twitter.com/GdR0Id13ge
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) February 23, 2021
Woods has suffered multiple leg injuries and is currently undergoing 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,” his agent said in a statement.
Story updated with statement from Woods' agent Mark Steinberg:
"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."https://t.co/z7kdbXOmLZ
— Daniel Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) February 23, 2021
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