Road Where Woods Crashed A Problem Spot For Locals, Deputies Say

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — Sheriff's deputies are saying that the area where PGA golfer Tiger Woods was seriously injured early Tuesday — near Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes — is a traffic problem for locals.

ALSO: Tiger Woods Recovering In Hospital After Rollover Crash

The single-vehicle rollover crash happened while Woods was driving alone and crashed into a raised median, crossed two oncoming lanes and rolled over several times. Woods was trapped inside the wreckage, which was reported around 7:12 a.m., according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. No other vehicles were involved.

Woods is now recovering at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, he and his team announced via Twitter Friday:

“Tiger has moved to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and received follow-up procedures on his injuries this morning. The procedures were successful, and he is now recovering and in good spirits.

“Tiger and his family want to thank you for all the wonderful support and messages they have received over the past few days. We will not have any further updates at this time. Thank you for your continued privacy."

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— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) February 27, 2021

Woods was driving the SUV downhill on a curve, heading northbound on Hawthorne when he crashed into a "Welcome to Rolling Hills Estates" sign in the center median, hit a tree, then the car rolled over and fell into the brush, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said.

Neighbors reported the crash. The front end of the car was destroyed, although his airbags did deploy. That helped to save him, Villanueva said.

The road is considered a traffic problem area for locals, Deputy Carlos Gonzalez said.

Firefighters used an ax and other tools to pull the 45-year-old from the SUV through the windshield, officials said. Woods Tuesday was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where he was reportedly undergoing surgery for multiple leg injuries.

Woods was not able to stand on his feet following the crash, Gonzalez said.

"It's very fortunate that Tiger Woods was able to come out of this alive," Gonzalez said.

Gonzalez was the first to arrive at the crash and found him seated in the vehicle, wearing a seat belt, he said.

He was stable but had serious injuries. The seatbelt helped save his life, he added.

"I kept Mr. Woods calm until L.A. County fire arrived on scene," Gonzalez said. "He told me his name was Tiger and at that point I immediately recognized him."

No evidence of impairment was found at the crash, according to the sheriff's department. The SUV was towed to Lomita where it was examined for the ongoing investigation.