Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash on Jupiter Island on Friday afternoon, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. near 281 Beach Road and brought out local emergency crews to the exclusive stretch of coastline. Authorities said the incident is under investigation and have not released details about who was driving or the condition of anyone involved.
Officials say crash under investigation
The Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed the rollover to reporters, according to AP News. The outlet also reported that CBS 12 cited a law-enforcement source saying there were no serious injuries, though authorities have not issued any official medical update.
Scene and timeline
Local coverage from FOX 10 Phoenix said the crash took place on the barrier island where Woods owns a home. The station reported the impact occurred near 281 Beach Road and that investigators and emergency crews were working the scene Friday afternoon, trying to piece together how the vehicle ended up overturning.
Woods' crash history and Masters uncertainty
Friday's collision is the latest high-profile vehicle incident involving the 15-time major champion. He was seriously injured in a 2021 rollover crash in the Los Angeles area and has other prior crashes and a 2017 arrest on his record, AP News noted. The outlet added that Woods' manager at Excel Sports did not immediately respond to requests for comment and that Woods had been recovering from back surgery and had not yet decided whether to play in the Masters.
What investigators say will come next
Authorities said the crash remains under active investigation and that additional details will be released when available. FOX 10 Phoenix reported that the Martin County Sheriff's Office expected to brief the media later on Friday. Local officials urged patience while investigators documented the scene and collected evidence.
