Tiger Woods accident
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Tiger Woods accident
Looks like he was driving a Genesis GV 80. That accident looks pretty awful and it was a single car accident
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ar-L-road.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ar-L-road.html
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Rough start for this brand. I believe that car he is driving is a sponsored vehicle loaned to him. Genesis is the sponsor for some PGA stuff. I think it says something on door.
I hope he is ok 🤞 I read Jaws of Life were used to extract.
I hope he is ok 🤞 I read Jaws of Life were used to extract.
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Says a lot about the GV80's safety systems that Tiger survived such a catastrophic crash with only some leg fractures and no life-threatening injuries and remained conscious. I'm reminded of Richard Hammond's infamous Rimac crash, where he also rolled over and suffered only leg fractures.
This doesn't bode well for Tiger's golfing career unfortunately.
This doesn't bode well for Tiger's golfing career unfortunately.
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And for all we know, it could have been an evasive maneuver to avoid a dog, or a jogger. Or maybe he had a seizure. Or maybe it was aliens from space. Why do you assume the CAR HAD anything to do with it?
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Sure it could also be medical conditions or malfunction of car. But statistically speaking it’s rare as a cause.
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again. He was reported in the media to be driving at speed. The chances of avoiding obstacles exponentially increases when under the speed limit on a twisty hilly road even if speed is not the only factor.
Sure it could also be medical conditions or malfunction of car. But statistically speaking it’s rare as a cause.
Sure it could also be medical conditions or malfunction of car. But statistically speaking it’s rare as a cause.
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Looks like he was driving one of the company press-fleet vehicles. Genesis was apparently sponsoring that golf tournament.
Glad he survived....but we'll see if he will be able to play any more golf after this. He's got some pretty significant back and leg injuries. I'm going to offer Daily Mass up for him.
I agree with the earlier comments that one should not come to a premature conclusion about what caused the accident and why, although police have already said that speed was a factor. And, the fact that it rolled several times once again shows the vulnerability of high-center-of-gravity SUVs in abrupt conditions....the electronic stability and anti-roll controls can only go so far.
Glad he survived....but we'll see if he will be able to play any more golf after this. He's got some pretty significant back and leg injuries. I'm going to offer Daily Mass up for him.
I agree with the earlier comments that one should not come to a premature conclusion about what caused the accident and why, although police have already said that speed was a factor. And, the fact that it rolled several times once again shows the vulnerability of high-center-of-gravity SUVs in abrupt conditions....the electronic stability and anti-roll controls can only go so far.
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From memory, this is also not the first accident Tiger Woods has had. Back when he had that split-up with his former wife, he wrecked a Cadillac Escalade, perhaps (?) from the stress he was going through. Buick had pulled their sponsorship from him, so he apparently had a Cadillac.
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Some more information:
Tiger Woods seriously injured in car crash, 'lucky to be alive' as SUV suffers major damage in accident
Tiger Woods has been seriously injured after being involved in a car crash Tuesday morning near Ranchos Palos Verdes, California. He had to be extracted from his sports-utility vehicle as it sustained "major damage" following a single-vehicle rollover traffic crash, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Woods, 45, is currently in surgery for "multiple leg injuries," agent Mark Steinberg told Golf Digest early Tuesday. He has reportedly suffered two leg fractures (one compound fracture) and a shattered ankle, according to the Los Angeles Times, which is citing a source familiar with Woods' treatment.
Woods, whose injuries are not life threatening, was conscious, calm and lucid when paramedics arrived on the scene. He was deemed to be in serious but stable condition. An LASD representative on Tuesday night said Woods was "lucky to be alive," crediting his vehicle (a 2021 Genesis SUV) and decision to wear a seatbelt.
The SUV's only occupant, he was extricated by paramedics through the windshield of the vehicle, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. There was no evidence of impairment.
Woods was transported to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center by ambulance to be treated for his injuries. LAFD chief Daryl Osby explained that Woods' transportation to a trauma center rather than a local hospital indicated that his injuries were severe but his condition was not critical.
Woods was reportedly "travelling at a high rate of speed" when he "lost control of the vehicle before crossing the center divider" with his SUV rolling multiple times, law enforcement sources told the Times. The LASD did not confirm that description of the crash but did note the area has a high rate of car accidents because vehicles are travelling downhill on a curve. The crash, which occurred shortly after 7 a.m. PT, is under investigation by the LASD.
Helicopter footage of the crash scene from KCBS-TV shows an SUV laying on its side in a ditch at the bottom of a hill with heavy damage sustained by its front end. Numerous pieces of the vehicle can be seen in the nearby area. Airbags deployed and the cabin inside the SUV was relatively unaffected, according to the LASD.
Woods spent the weekend in Southern California as he was host at the 2021 Genesis Invitational, which is sponsored by his charity. He remained there early this week to work with other celebrities as part of planned promotional activities.
The 15-time major champion with 82 career PGA Tour wins has been recovering from a fifth microdiscectomy surgery on his back with hopes of playing professionally later this year. He told CBS Sports' Jim Nantz on Sunday during the Genesis Invitational that he hoped to play in the 2021 Masters this April if cleared by doctors.
Woods last played on Dec. 20, 2020 at the PNC Championship in Orlando, Florida.
Athletes and celebrities have spent the majority of Tuesday sending Woods well wishes on social media.
CBS Sports will continue to update this breaking news story.
Woods, whose injuries are not life threatening, was conscious, calm and lucid when paramedics arrived on the scene. He was deemed to be in serious but stable condition. An LASD representative on Tuesday night said Woods was "lucky to be alive," crediting his vehicle (a 2021 Genesis SUV) and decision to wear a seatbelt.
The SUV's only occupant, he was extricated by paramedics through the windshield of the vehicle, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. There was no evidence of impairment.
Woods was transported to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center by ambulance to be treated for his injuries. LAFD chief Daryl Osby explained that Woods' transportation to a trauma center rather than a local hospital indicated that his injuries were severe but his condition was not critical.
Woods was reportedly "travelling at a high rate of speed" when he "lost control of the vehicle before crossing the center divider" with his SUV rolling multiple times, law enforcement sources told the Times. The LASD did not confirm that description of the crash but did note the area has a high rate of car accidents because vehicles are travelling downhill on a curve. The crash, which occurred shortly after 7 a.m. PT, is under investigation by the LASD.
Helicopter footage of the crash scene from KCBS-TV shows an SUV laying on its side in a ditch at the bottom of a hill with heavy damage sustained by its front end. Numerous pieces of the vehicle can be seen in the nearby area. Airbags deployed and the cabin inside the SUV was relatively unaffected, according to the LASD.
Woods spent the weekend in Southern California as he was host at the 2021 Genesis Invitational, which is sponsored by his charity. He remained there early this week to work with other celebrities as part of planned promotional activities.
The 15-time major champion with 82 career PGA Tour wins has been recovering from a fifth microdiscectomy surgery on his back with hopes of playing professionally later this year. He told CBS Sports' Jim Nantz on Sunday during the Genesis Invitational that he hoped to play in the 2021 Masters this April if cleared by doctors.
Woods last played on Dec. 20, 2020 at the PNC Championship in Orlando, Florida.
Athletes and celebrities have spent the majority of Tuesday sending Woods well wishes on social media.
CBS Sports will continue to update this breaking news story.