BREAKING NEWS: Florida Highway Patrol Will Not Pursue Criminal Charges Against Tiger Woods

Dec. 1 2009, Published 8:38 a.m. ET

Looks like Tiger Woods is off the hook.

In a news conferenece held Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said they will not pursue criminal charges against Woods, but will cite him for careless driving.

“FHP has determined that Mr. Woods is at fault in the crash, but will not be pursuing criminal charges nor is there testimony or other evidence to support charges of any kind,” a Florida Highway Patrol spokesman said, adding the most Woods will potentially have to pay for his citation is a whopping $164.

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