Golfing ace Tiger Woods reportedly injured in car accident
Monday, November 30th, 2009
Golfing ace Tiger Woods has reportedly suffered injuries after his vehicle smashed into a fire hydrant and a tree outside his Orlando home.
The sporting hero was said to have been at the wheel of his 2009 black Cadillac Escalade when it veered out of control outside the exclusive property in Isleworth, at about 2.30am on Friday.
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) confirmed to local TV news that Woods was driving the vehicle and was injured in the crash.
Sources say he suffered facial lacerations and was pulled from the wreckage by firefighters before being rushed to Health Central Hospital.
FHP said the crash is still under investigation and confirmed that alcohol was not involved.
No charges have been filed.