Tiger has canceled talking to the Florida Highway Patrol a 3rd time and issued an official statement regarding the car crash outside his house at 2:25am a few nights ago:
As you all know, I had a single-car accident earlier this week, and sustained some injuries. I have some cuts, bruising and right now I’m pretty sore.
This situation is my fault, and it’s obviously embarrassing to my family and me. I’m human and I’m not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn’t happen again.
This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way. Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible.
The only person responsible for the accident is me. My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me. Any other assertion is absolutely false.
This incident has been stressful and very difficult for Elin, our family and me. I appreciate all the concern and well wishes that we have received. But, I would also ask for some understanding that my family and I deserve some privacy no matter how intrusive some people can be.
Dispatcher 1: Orange County Sheriff’s dispatcher
Dispatcher 2: Orange County Fire-Rescue dispatcher
Dispatcher 1: 911 what’s your emergency?
Caller: I have, this is, uh … (redacted) in the Isleworth subdivision. I need an ambulance immediately. I have someone down in front of my house. They hit a pole. I came out to see.
Dispatcher 1: Is it a car accident, sir?
(inaudible)
Dispatcher 1: Sir, is it a car accident? Hello? Sir? Hello?