Tiger Woods underwent emergency surgery Tuesday after suffering serious injuries in a rollover crash in Los Angeles. Woods; the 45-year-old golf legend, was the only person in the vehicle, which sustained “major damage” in the crash, officials said.
subsequently, He sustained multiple injuries in the wreck, including a shattered ankle and two leg fractures, one of the compound, according to the Los Angeles Times. Woods underwent surgery and is now recovering at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, his team said in a statement on Tuesday night.
Deputies responded to the scene at 7:12 a.m. local time Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. His SUV careened downhill, traveling several hundred feet, flipping multiple times before landing on a hillside in a Los Angeles suburb.
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Woods was trapped inside, forcing first responders to use tools to pry open the windshield to pull Woods out, local officials said. The golfer was transported to the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he required emergency surgery.
“Mr. Woods suffered significant orthopedic injuries to his right lower extremity that were treated during emergency surgery,” said Dr. Anish Mahajan, the hospital’s chief medical officer, and interim CEO.
Woods’ SUV — a 2021 Genesis GV80 — was the only vehicle involved in the crash. Photos and video from the scene showed extensive damage to the vehicle’s front-end. The golfer’s clubs and other personal items were taken from the scene and a crane later removed the crumpled SUV.
Woods had been in California for the Genesis Invitational, which took place at Riviera Country Club. Woods did not play; as he was still recovering from back surgery, but was present to congratulate tournament winner Max Homa. After the tournament, he also played golf with Dwyane Wade.