Golf Emperor Woods in Vehicle Rollover Accident, Possibility of Drowsy Driving

▲Tiger Woods' rollover accident scene [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Tiger Woods, the American golf legend who suffered severe leg injuries in a vehicle rollover accident, is suspected of having been drowsy while driving.

On the 1st (local time), Fox News reported, based on the opinions of vehicle forensic experts, that Woods may have been driving drowsily at the time of the accident.

Earlier, on the 24th of last month, Woods was driving a Genesis GV80 vehicle on a road in California, USA, when he was injured in a rollover accident and underwent surgery. The vehicle crossed over the median strip of the road, rolled, and stopped after hitting a tree.

As a result of the accident, Woods suffered fractures in the bones of the lower part of his right leg.

Experts suggested that this indicates Woods was pressing the brake at the moment of collision. It could also be evidence that Woods applied the brake too late.

Jonathan Cherney, a court-appointed appraiser, said, "The vehicle going straight on a curved road is typical of drowsy driving."

▲Tiger Woods [Image source=Yonhap News]

Having personally investigated the accident scene, he analyzed, "It seems Woods left the road as if unconscious, in pain, or asleep, and did not wake up until then."

Cherney added, "There was no evidence that Woods tried to steer to avoid the accident."

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva stated, "There were no skid marks, which are tire marks caused by sudden braking on the road."

Accident reconstruction expert Felix Lee said, "The vehicle Woods was driving was equipped with anti-lock brakes," and added, "Even if Woods had pressed the brake, tire marks would not necessarily have been left."

Lee further stated, "I don't think speed was a major issue," and judged that "‘negligence’ could be the cause of the accident."

Rami Hashish from the National Institute of Biomechanics, who investigated the accident, said, "Woods showed a very delayed reaction at the time of the accident," indicating that "Woods was not paying any attention at all."

Hashish judged, based on the extent of the injuries, that it is unlikely Woods was speeding above the speed limit of 45 miles per hour (approximately 80 km/h).

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