Tiger Woods was driving more than 80 mph when he crashed SUV - Minneapolis Star Tribune

LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods was driving more than 80 mph — nearly twice the posted speed limit — on a downhill stretch of road when he lost control of an SUV and crashed in a wreck that seriously injured the golf superstar, authorities said Wednesday.

Woods was driving 84 to 87 mph (135 to 140 kph) in an area with a speed limit of 45 mph (72 kph), Villanueva said.

Due to the steepness of the terrain, a runaway truck escape lane is available just beyond where Woods crashed.

Documents show that Woods told deputies he did not know how the crash occurred and did not remember driving.

Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.

Published On: Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:56:15 GMT