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Tiger Woods was speeding before crashing SUV, says Sheriff Alex Villanueva

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Damage to the vehicle of golfer Tiger Woods, who was rushed to hospital after suffering multiple injuries, is seen after it was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Los Angeles, California, U.S. February 23, 2021. [REUTERS/Gene Blevins/File Photo]

Tiger Woods was going nearly 90 mph — twice the posted speed limit — on a downhill stretch of road when he lost control of an SUV outside Los Angeles and crashed in an wreck that left the golf superstar seriously injured, authorities said Wednesday.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva blamed the Feb. 23 crash solely on excessive speed and Woods’ loss of control behind the wheel.

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