Tiger Woods in Florida Car Crash; Suffers Injuries
Tiger Woods was involved in a single-vehicle rollover car crash in Florida on Friday afternoon, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. near Hobe Sound, not far from Woods’ home.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed the crash and stated that Woods sustained injuries. Deputies and fire rescue personnel responded to the scene. Initial reports indicate Woods was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the incident.
“We received a call about a rollover crash at approximately 2:15 p.m.,” said Martin County Sheriff's Office spokesperson, Debra Johnson. “Mr. Woods was extracted from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.” Johnson confirmed that no other vehicles were involved.
Woods, a 15-time major champion, recently underwent a fifth back surgery in January. He had been working towards a return to competitive golf, and was reportedly in the area practicing. The extent of his injuries and the potential impact on his golfing future are currently unknown. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from authorities and Woods’ representatives.
