Highway patrol statement on Woods' car accident

The U.S. golfer Tiger Woods attends a press meeting  ahead of HSBC golf tournament in Shanghai, China,  in this file photo taken on Nov. 8, 2005. Tiger  Woods was caught in a car accident near Orlando,  Florida, the U.S., in early morning of Nov. 27,  2009. But he was released from hospital with no  serious injuries, said Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn  on Friday afternoon.(Xinhua/Fan Jun)

NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Following is the statement released by the Florida Highway Patrol about Tiger Woods' one-car accident last Friday:

The Florida Highway Patrol has concluded its investigation of the vehicle crash involving Mr. Tiger Woods. The investigation has determined that Mr. Woods is at fault in the crash. This afternoon, FHP issued a uniform traffic citation for careless driving to Mr. Woods.

Any person operating a vehicle upon the streets and highways within the state is required by law to drive in a careful and prudent manner so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. Failure to drive in such a manner is defined as careless driving. Careless driving is a moving violation and upon conviction may result in a fine of 164 dollars and four points on a driver's record.

This was a single vehicle crash, with a single occupant. Unfortunately, it is one of thousands that occur in our state each year. Mr. Woods has satisfied the requirements of Florida law by providing his driver license, registration and proof of insurance to us. With the issuance of the citation, the Florida Highway Patrol has completed its investigation into this matter.