GOLF icon Tiger Woods was caught up in a horrific car accident that caused his vehicle to roll over on February 23, 2021.
Fans of the star have questions as to what prompted the collision, which has left Woods inflicted with "multiple" leg injuries.
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What car was Tiger Woods driving when he crashed?
Woods was driving a Genesis GV80 at the time of his crash, a car being promoted by the golf tournament he was playing in the weekend prior to the incident.
A representative for Genesis released a statement expressing their sympathies for Woods' accident.
"This morning, Genesis was saddened to learn that Tiger Woods had been in an accident in a GV80. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tiger and his family at this time," they said to Motor1.com.
According to a 911 dispatch call, obtained by The Sun, Woods was trapped in the vehicle which was "off the side of the road."
Footage from the scene showed a car on it's side with the front of the vehicle crushed.
It appeared to have crashed in a grassy area, not on a road and , according to KABC, the air bags appeared to be deployed.
When was his car crash?
The crash occurred at 7.12am on February 23, 2021.
In a statement, authorities said that "the traffic investigation is being conducted by investigators from LASD Lomita Station."
Woods was reportedly in the area for his annual Genesis Invitational golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades.
Leading up to the accident, Woods announced his fifth, most recent back surgery could keep him out of the upcoming Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
What condition is he in?
Woods was rushed to hospital after emergency service crews pulled the star from the wreckage.
It's currently unknown what condition Woods is in.
The star's agent, Mark Steinberg, said in a statement: "Tiger Woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple leg injuries.
"He is currently in surgery and we thank you for your privacy and support."
A LA County Sheriff County Sheriff's Department spokesperson told TMZ that they do not believe alcohol was involved.
Woods was in the area for the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades before the incident happened.
What did people say about his accident?
Following the news of the crash, several celebrities rushed to social media to send their well wishes to the star.
The sporting icon's ex-girlfriend, Lindsey Vonn, tweeted: "Praying for TW right now."
Donald Trump's adviser, Jason Miller, revealed the former president made the following statement: "Get well soon, Tiger. You are a true champion!"
Alex Rodriguez, a former American baseball player best known as also known as A-Rod, also took to Twitter after news broke about Woods' accident.
He tweeted: "Praying for my brother @TigerWoods as we all anxiously await more news. Thinking of him and his entire family."
Speaking just minutes before a press conference, American professional golfer Justin Thomas said he was "sick to his stomach" after learning about the crash.
"It hurts to see one of my closest friends get in an accident and I just hope he's alright," Thomas told reporters. "I'm just worried for his kids, you know. I'm sure they're struggling."
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