Tiger Woods injured in a car accident in Los Angeles

Golf legend, Tiger Woods, was hospitalised Tuesday morning after a serious one-car rollover accident in Los Angeles County that required the “jaws of life,” according to the LA County Sheriff’s Department.

The sheriff’s department said Woods was the only person in the car.

He was taken to a hospital for his injuries, the sheriff’s office said.

The vehicle suffered minor damage, according to authorities.

The crash is under investigation. CNN has reached out to Woods’ representatives for comment.