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Tiger Woods will not be charged following LA car crash, medical experts warn of lengthy recovery
The single-car crash that left Tiger Woods with significant injuries to his right leg has been ruled an accident and no charges are expected to be laid, Los Angeles police says.
Key points:
- The continuing investigation will look into whether speed was a factor
- Woods underwent several hours of surgery for injuries to his right leg and ankle
- Medical experts said it would be very unlikely for Woods to return as a professional golfer
“We don’t contemplate any charges whatsoever in this crash,” LA County Sheriff Alex Vllanueva said.
Mr Villanueva added that there was no evidence Woods was impaired.
“This remains an accident,” he said.
“Accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.”
Woods, 45, was driving a 2021 Genesis GV80 SUV at the time…
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