"Excessive Speed" The Cause Of Tiger Woods' Car Crash

The 15-time Major winner's car accident was caused by speeding, it has been revealed

Cause Of Tiger Woods' Car Crash
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The 15-time Major winner's car accident was caused by speeding, it has been revealed

"Excessive Speed" The Cause Of Tiger Woods' Car Crash

Tiger Woods was driving at nearly twice the speed limit prior to his February car crash in LA, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.

"Excessive speed" was the primary cause of his accident, with police saying that Woods was driving too fast for the bend of the road.

“There was no evidence of intoxication or impairment," police said.

“No citation was issued and there were no independent witnesses.

LA County Sheriffs released an image of the scene

“He has no recollection of the incident,” a police officer said.

“He was dazed and confused, being in a state of shock.”

Woods responded on Twitter after the police released the findings;

Tiger Woods was recently visited by a number of his fellow tour pros including Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler.

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The American is currently back home in Florida recovering, with his rehab set to take 1-2 years after the accident.

He had to have a rod inserted into his leg as well as screws and pins in his ankle.

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