Woods breaks crash silence

Woods: Embarrassed

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.

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Tiger Woods has taken sole responsibility for the car accident which left him with 'facial lacerations' in the early hours of Friday morning.

The world number one is currently recovering from the injuries caused when he drove his sports utility vehicle into a tree not far from his home in Isleworth, an exclusive suburb in Windermere, Florida.

The 33-year-old released a statement on his official website on Sunday and admits the incident has left him and his family feeling "embarrassed".

"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," Woods' statement read.

"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."

Malicious

Woods also moved quickly to quash any speculation that surfaced surrounding what prompted the accident.

"This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way," the statement continued.

"Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumours 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."