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Tiger Woods injured in Florida car accident (video)

Tiger Woods injured in Florida car accident

In this Nov. 14, 2009 file photo, Tiger Woods, from the United States, lines up a putt during the third round of the Australian Masters golf tournament at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. Authorities say Woods has been seriously injured in a car wreck in Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol says the PGA star hit a fire hydrant and a tree as he pulled out of his driveway early Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in his 2009 Cadillac sport utility vehicle. Woods was taken to Health Central Hospital. His condition was not immediately known, though the news release said his injuries were serious. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill, File)

Tiger Woods was injured in a car accident that took place in Windermere, Florida near Orlando, Florida. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Tiger Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and then hit a tree near his home in Orlando, Florida. The accident is under investigation and it is possible that charges may be filed, though the accident report states that alcohol was not a factor. The Tiger Woods Story: car crash, mistresses, affairs, apologies and domestic violence (photos, slideshows, videos)

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Tiger Woods was taken to the Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Florida. According to breaking news reports, Mayor Gary Bruhn states that Tiger Woods was recently released from the hospital and suffered facial lacerations, and that the injuries were not as serious as first reported.

At the time of this writing, there was no mention of Tiger Woods accident on his official website: Tiger Woods Web Site  Tiger Woods is on Facebook and it is possible that he will soon make mention of the accident on his Facebook page. You may view Tiger Woods Facebook page here: Tiger Woods Facebook

Tiger Woods was born on December 30, 1975 and has been ranked as the most successful golfer in all history. He was the highest paid athlete throughout 2008, and is one of the most popular golfers as well. Tiger Woods is married to Elin Nordegren who is a Swedish model. The couple has two children, a daughter, Sam Alexis Woods born on June 18, 2007 and Charlie Axel born on February 8, 2009.
 

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  • Medical Bob 2 years ago

    Reports are now that his right arm was amputated, it is unclear if it happened during the accident or if it was a result of medical treatment.

  • Trevor 2 years ago

    hope tiger is okay and gets back to feeling better TIGER is the man

  • hookie 2 years ago

    sat on his nuts too long

  • James Martin 2 years ago

    Interesting, his daughter and I have the same birthday

  • Swedish rage 2 years ago

    What or who did he do to cause his wife to chase him to his car at 2:00am and bash out the window while he fled....broken glass in his eye caused him to hit the hydrant and tree- please dont let the NIKE spindoctors fool you...

  • big bear 2 years ago

    We all know what probably happened,but until it's all official let's keep the sarcasim to a minimum and be thankful he and she are ok.

  • Mr. Mike 2 years ago

    Fame, and Money can Buy many things. Even the Law.This is Very clearly the case!!

    Tiger is above the Law, and His Sponsers will take any means avail. to squash the Truth.

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