Tiger Woods injured in single-vehicle accident, extricated from the crash with the ‘jaws of life’

Scary news to share from California as Tiger Woods has been involved in a terrible car accident.

According to the LA County Sheriff’s office, Woods was involved in a single-vehicle accident at 7:12 a.m. this morning in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Woods’ vehicle was damaged so badly, the golfer had to be removed from the vehicle using the “jaws of life” according to the LA County Sheriff’s office.

The golfer’s agent is reporting that Woods is currently in surgery after several “multiple leg injuries” in the accident.

Tiger's agent Mark Steinberg says Tiger has suffered "multiple leg injuries" and is in surgery.

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 23, 2021

How bad of an accident was it?

Here is a photo of Woods’ mangled car following the accident, as shared by @SonsofJohnnieLe on Twitter:

Aerials where Tiger Woods was injured in a single vehicle roll-over traffic collision this morning. @abc_columbia pic.twitter.com/SGx0TNfqSe

— Mike Gillespie (@MikeAGillespie) February 23, 2021

This is an updating story and SDS will keep you updated on the latest when more information is released.

SDS Staff

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