Tiger Woods was seriously injured and hospitalized Tuesday morning after being involved in a car accident near Ranchos Palos Verdes, California. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, he had to get out of a sports-utility vehicle because it caused major damage following a single-vehicle rollover traffic accident.
Woods, 45, completed the surgery Tuesday night. A press release from his team states that the 15-time major winner underwent “a long surgical procedure on her lower right leg and ankle” at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and is “awake, responsive and healthy in a hospital room.”
“Mr. Woods suffered serious orthopedic injuries to his right lower extremity, which was treated during emergency surgery by orthopedic trauma specialists at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma Center,” said Dr. Anish Mahajan, the center’s chief medical officer. Was. CEO.
“Joint open fractures affecting both the upper and lower extremities of the tibia and fibula bones were stabilized by inserting a rod into the tibia. Additional injuries to the leg and ankle bones were stabilized by a combination of screws and pins. Surgical release of the covering covering of the muscles is required. “
Woods’ agent, Mark Steinberg, initially said his client suffered multiple leg injuries. No reports Los Angeles Times And ESPN. It suggested that Woods injured both legs. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
His injuries were not determined to be fatal at the crash site. Woods was conscious, calm and compassionate when paramedics arrived at the scene. Paramedics credited him with being in a serious and stable condition with a representative of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department that Woods was “lucky to be alive”, and credited his decision to wear a vehicle (a 2021 Genesis SUV) and a seatbelt.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Woods, the sole occupant of the SUV, was pulled out by a paramedic through the vehicle’s windshield. No evidence of driver error found.
Woods was moved to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center by ambulance for treatment for his injuries. LAFD chief Daryl Osby explained that Woods had suggested transportation to a trauma center instead of a local hospital as his injuries were serious but his condition was not serious.
Law enforcement sources said Woods reportedly “lost control of the vehicle before crossing the center divider” with his SUV rolling several times “while traveling” at high speeds. Times. The LASD has not confirmed the description of the crash but noted that the rate of car accidents in the area is low as vehicles are traveling downhill at the stee turn. After 7 p.m. Shortly afterwards, the crash struck LASD. The investigation is being conducted by.
Helicopter footage from the KCBS-TV crash scene showed an SUV laying beside it in a ditch at the bottom of a hill with heavy damage from its front end. Numerous pieces of the vehicle were in the vicinity. Airbags deployed but the cabin inside the SUV was relatively unaffected, according to LASD.
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Woods spent the weekend in Southern California as he hosted the 2021 Genesis Invitational, sponsored by his foundation. He was there earlier this week to work with other celebrities as part of planned promotional activities.
With 15 career PGA Tour wins, the 15-time major champion has recovered from his fifth surgery in a row with the hope of playing professionally later this year. He told CBS Sports’ Jim Nantz during the Genesis Invitational on Sunday that he hopes to play in the 2021 Masters this April if he is cleared by doctors.
Woods last visited PNC in Orlando, Florida on December 20, 2020. Played in the championship.
Most of Tuesday’s athletes and celebrities have spent sending greetings to Woods on social media.
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