Tiger Woods accident update: Golfer awake and recovering after surgery

Tiger Woods Car accident: The legendary golfer is “awake” and “responsive” and recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery following a serious car crash in California.

Woods was involved in a single-car crash on Tuesday morning, February 23, in California, and was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery over multiple leg injuries.

His vehicle was going north on Hawthorne Boulevard at Blackhorse road, on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes, when it crashed and sustained “major damage,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. He was the driver and only occupant of the vehicle.

An official statement has been released from Woods’ official account after the car crash, providing an update on Woods’ medical status after his surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

“We thank everyone for the overwhelming support and messages during this tough time,” the statement read. “As previously communicated, Tiger was involved in a single-car accident earlier this morning in California. He has undergone a long surgical procedure on his lower right leg and ankle after being brought to the hospital.”

“Mr. Woods suffered significant orthopedic injuries to his right lower extremity that were treated during emergency surgery by Orthopaedic trauma specialists at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center. Comminuted open fractures affecting both the upper and lower portions of the tibia and fibula bones were stabilized by inserting a rod into the tibia. Additional injuries to the bones of the foot and ankle were stabilized with a combination of screws and pins. Trauma to the muscle and soft-tissue of the leg required surgical release of the covering of the muscle to relieve pressure due to swelling.” – Anish Majajan, MD, Chief Medical Officer & Interim CEO at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

“He is currently awake, responsive, and recovering in his hospital room,” the statement read.

“Thank you to the wonderful doctors and hospital staff at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the Fire Department. Your support and assistance has been outstanding.

“There are no further updates at this time and we continue to thank you for your well-wishes and privacy for him and his family.”