Tiger Woods He was hospitalized on February 23, 2021 after a single-car crash and authorities officially declared it an accident.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement saying the pro athlete was “pulled out of the rubble with the jaws of life” by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics when his car overturned several times. The car suffered “major damage” and Woods’ manager later said Golf Digest That he “suffered multiple leg injuries.” The California resident was the only passenger in the car.
During a news conference at the time, more details about the accident and Woods’ condition were released. Authorities noted that the golf champ was aware when first responders arrived at the scene, insisting that “there is no evidence of disability.”
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva He added, “The first contact was with the center, then from there into the opposite lane of traffic, hitting the curb, hitting a tree and there were several rollovers during that process.”
Later that evening, Villanueva raised public concerns on the department’s Facebook page and denied that Woods could face reckless driving charges.
“It’s totally an accident,” the sheriff said. “We do not consider it necessary to comment on such fabrications.” It remains an accident. Accidents are not a crime. ”
The day before his hospitalization, Woods gave up Dwyane Wade And David Spade A hands-on lesson on golf TV and driving range for it Golf Digest. The former Miami Heat player is open about having a “great day” with the 15-time major champion.
Wade recalls during an appearance on Inside the NBA in February 2021, “I am so proud to be able to get that small piece of our moment together with the world by posting that moment today.” , And I woke up to the news. I am grateful that he took the time to teach me some things about the game yesterday. “
Woods, a Chicago resident, was “shocked” to learn of what had happened – and he was not alone. Alex Rodriguez, Barack Obama And many more stars have sent Woods good wishes awaiting an update on his condition.
“I’m praying for TW right now.” Lindsay VonWho dated Woods three years before their May 2015 breakup, tweeted Tuesday night.
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