Tiger Woods Car Accident Was Caused By Speed, LA Sheriff Confirms 6 Weeks After Scary Crash

Nearly two months after Tiger Woods’ terrifying car accident, the cause of the cash has been revealed. Here’s what we know. The sports world held its collective breath on Feb. 23 after news of Tiger Woods’ terrifying car crash in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Tiger, 45, suffered multiple injuries in the single-vehicle crash, requiring emergency surgery on his right leg. As the golf icon continues his recovery, the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department announced on Wednesday (Apr. 7) that its investigation revealed excessive speed was the main cause of the accident. L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Tiger was driving somewhere between 84-87 miles per hour when he struck the median, and was going 75 when he hit the tree. There were no citations issued and no signs of impairment.