Tiger Woods injured in car crash

Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesBY: EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC NEWS

(LOS ANGELES) — Golfing great Tiger Woods was hurt in a rollover car crash in Southern California Tuesday morning, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said.

The crash took place at about 7:12 a.m. on the border of Rolling Hills estates and Rancho Palos Verdes, the sheriff’s office said.

This morning @LMTLASD responded to a roll-over collision in which @TigerWoods was injured. Please see our statement… pic.twitter.com/cSWOxKZC1w

— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) February 23, 2021

Woods, the driver and only occupant, was extricated with the “jaws of life” and taken to a hospital for his injuries, the sheriff’s office said.

His condition was not immediately clear. Woods’ agent, Mark Steinberg, said the golfer suffered multiple leg injuries and was undergoing surgery, ESPN reported.

NBA player Dwyane Wade posted photos to Instagram Tuesday of him on a golf course with Woods on Monday.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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