LOS ANGELES -- Investigators have determined that excessive speed caused the February SUV crash involving Tiger Woods, L.A. County Sheriff Villanueva said Wednesday.

The SUV's event data recorder, or black box, recorded speeds of up to 87 mph in a 45 mph zone, investigators found.

He likely mistook the gas pedal for the brakes, and no braking was detected, Los Angeles County sheriff's Capt. James Powers said. The car hit the tree, went airborne did a "pirouette" before It landed.

The SUV was traveling about 75 mph when it struck the tree, Villanueva said.

The accident was the result of Woods driving in what they called an unsafe manner for road conditions.

At a press conference Wednesday, Villanueva also said there was no evidence that the 45-year-old Woods was impaired or intoxicated at the time of the Feb. 23 crash in Rolling Hills Estates.

Police did not check to see if Woods was texting before the crash, saying there was no need to do so.

Cops also said they will not issue a citation for Woods, who is currently recovering at his home in Florida. To issue a ticket for reckless driving would require evidence that Woods had committed multiple violations before the crash, such as unsafe lane changes, or passing other cars unsafely, according to cops.

Woods has no recollection of the collision, police said at the press conference.

After weeks in the hospital, Woods has been recovering at home.

Story Date: April 11, 2021