Woods cited for careless driving

Tiger Woods was tonight issued with a traffic citation for careless driving and a fine for $164 (€108) as Florida Highway Patrol concluded their investigation into his one-car accident in the early hours of last Friday.

FHP public affairs officer Sergeant Kim Montes announced the results of her department’s inquiry at a press conference in Orlando tonight and said Woods, aged 33, would not be facing any criminal charge.

“The investigation has concluded that Mr Woods was at fault in the crash,” Sgt Montes announced.

“This afternoon, FHP is in the process of issuing a traffic citation for careless driving to Mr Woods.