Crash due to Tiger Woods driving at “unsafe” speed: Sheriff

Tiger Woods was driving at the 45 mph speed limit when he crashed in California in February, the sheriff of Los Angeles County said on Wednesday. Woods’ SUV was traveling 87 miles (140 kilometers) an hour before flying off the road and slipped several times during the crash at Ranchos Palos Verids, leading the 15-time major champion with a shattered right foot. went. “The primary causal factor for this traffic collision was driving at an unsafe speed for road conditions and an inability to negotiate the curve of the road,” Alex Villanueva said.

“Estimated speed in the first zone of impact was 84 to 87 mph.”

Authorities said there were “no signs of disturbances” or evidence of any “distracted driving” and Woods voluntarily allowed the results of the investigation to be made public.

The 45-year-old Woods may have inadvertently hit the car’s accelerator, while attempting to press the brakes when he lost control, said Captain James Powers, though Woods himself does not remember the incident.

Investigators did not check Woods’ phone or test her blood test because “there was no evidence of any debility or intoxication,” Powers told a news conference.

The golfer underwent surgery for several hours to heal his left lower right leg and ankle, including pins inserted into his tibia and screw and stabilizing the joint.

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He is now recovering in his home state of Florida.

Woods, whose 82 US PGA titles are level with Sam Snead for an all-time win record, won the 2019 Masters for their first major title in 11 years and completed a surprise comeback after multiple back surgeries.