The rollover crash on a steep road in Rancho Palos Verdes that badly broke legendary golfer Tiger Woods’ leg and may have jeopardized his career was an accident, and no criminal charges will be filed against Woods, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday.
“This is purely an accident,” Villanueva said at a news conference.
The vehicle rests on its side after a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods.
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The “black box” from Woods’ SUV will provide investigators with information on how fast he was driving when he lost control just after 7 a.m. Tuesday, Villanueva said.
Villanueva had previously said Woods’ vehicle was traveling at a “relatively greater speed than normal” when it crossed the center divider and rolled over, ending up about 30 yards up a hillside.
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Workers remove the vehicle.
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A law enforcement officer looks over the damaged vehicle.
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A worker moves debris.
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L.A. County sheriff’s deputies look over the damaged vehicle.
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Workers collect debris beside the vehicle after the rollover accident involving Tiger Woods.
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L.A. County Sheriff deputy picks up a damaged sign that reads “Welcome to Rolling Hills Estates” from the scene of an accident.
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A crane is used to lift the vehicle.
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A law enforcement officer looks over the damaged vehicle. Woods suffered leg injuries in the one-car accident and was undergoing surgery, authorities and his manager said.
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The vehicle rests on its side after the rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods.
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The vehicle is towed away on Hawthorne Boulevard.
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The accident scene Tuesday.
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Marks by L.A. County sheriff’s deputies are left behind after the accident.
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The point of impact along Hawthorne Boulevard in Ranch Palos Verdes.
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L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva speaks to the media Tuesday after the accident involving golfer Tiger Woods.
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News crews wait outside Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, where Tiger Woods was taken after the accident.
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