Golf icon Tiger Woods has reportedly be involved in another serious car accident.
According to ABC News, Tiger was involved in some kind of rollover car crash near his home in Jupiter, Florida this afternoon. His condition remains unclear at the moment, as do the events that caused the crash, but based on photos from those near the scene, one vehicle somehow wound up on its side in what appears to be a residential street.
Preliminary reports from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office suggest that there were no immediate, life-threatening injuries and that one individual was reportedly in stable condition, while the other refused ambulance services.
Tiger competed for the first time in over a year during the TGL finals earlier this week. His own Jupiter Links GC team lost to the Los Angeles Golf Club. And while it’s nice to see Tiger back in action, he has reportedly considered returning to the PGA Tour for next week’s Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
Sheriff John Budensiek is expected to hold a press conference at 5pm local time to provide more information.
Prayers up for Tiger and all involved.
2021 Car Accident
Of course, Tiger was involved in a serious accident outside of Los Angeles in 2021. Woods was driving an SUV at high speeds (estimated between 84–87 mph in a 45 mph zone) when he hit a median, crossed two lanes of oncoming traffic, and struck a tree before the vehicle flipped multiple times. He suffered “communited open fractures” to both his tibia and fibula in his right leg, which means bones broke in a number of places and punctured through the skin. The severity of the injury required a rod to be inserted. His foot and ankle were stabilized with screws and pins.
No charges were filed, and police stated there were no signs of impairment at the scene, however the severity of the injury had lasting effects on his golf career. While he battled a number of injuries prior to the accident, he’s only played in 8 majors since.
Other Previous Incidents
In May 2017, police found Woods asleep at the wheel of his running car. A toxicology report later showed several prescription medications in his system (including painkillers and sleep aids). He pleaded guilty to reckless driving and entered a diversion program.
2009 Fire Hydrant Crash (Windermere, FL): On Thanksgiving night, Woods struck a fire hydrant and a tree outside his home. While the physical injuries were minor, this incident famously led to the public unraveling of his personal life and marriage.
