Thread: tiger woods in car crash

Originally Posted by televisionarchives

But the police just can't walk away from the investigation. That's not going to happen.

If they have no witnesses or evidence they will absolutely walk away.

According to ESPN FHP talked to Tigers Friend who talked to TMZ. Very interesting.

Originally Posted by AntAltMike

Accidents on private property are not ordinarily part of the public record. If he had backed into a driveway lamp post and then lurched forward into the neighbor's tree, this would not be part of the public record, except for the fact that the neighbor called 911.

i believe a fire hydrant is on right of way which isn't public property.

Originally Posted by Skyhi

Yes they are. It just seems like this alleged domestic assault is receiving more attention form the police than most.

My only point: Tiger Woods doesn't have to speak with the cops. It's his choice.

You're right, but the longer he's quiet the worse off he'll probably be if there is a story here, all due to his celebrity status. If there are embarassing details is it better coming from him, or the media / police investigation?? See: Letterman, David

Originally Posted by Skyhi

If they have no witnesses or evidence they will absolutely walk away.

They do have evidence. If I was working the case and saw the TMZ story it would be my duty to check it out.

Originally Posted by riffjim4069

A fire hydrant is considered public property. Additionally, are you telling me that if I drove my vehicle (under the influence of alcohol and painkillers no less) for quarter-mile at a high rate of speed across my neighbors yards, that I could not be charged with any motor vehicle violations simply because I was not on a "public way"? ...

Yep. Here is the first entry in a state's Motor Vehicle Laws that I think is typical:

TITLE XXI
MOTOR VEHICLES
CHAPTER 265
RULES OF THE ROAD
Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
Section 265:1
265:1 Vehicles on Highways; Exceptions. – The provisions of this title relating to the driving of vehicles refer exclusively to the driving of vehicles upon ways except where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section, and except that the provisions of this title which prohibit driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, reckless driving, driving at an unreasonable speed, and driving after suspension or revocation may be enforced on all roads and streets, or driveways of business establishments, when such roads, streets or driveways are not closed to the general public.

Originally Posted by televisionarchives

They do have evidence. If I was working the case and saw the TMZ story it would be my duty to check it out.

No they don't. The TMZ story is nothing more than hearsay. If they can't get a first hand witness to verify the hearsay, they have no evidence and it's a dead-end.

Originally Posted by cosmo_kramer

You're right, but the longer he's quiet the worse off he'll probably be if there is a story here, all due to his celebrity status. If there are embarassing details is it better coming from him, or the media / police investigation?? See: Letterman, David

I pretty much agree with you.

My GUESS of what is going on: He's protecting his wife by not talking because he feels guilty about an affair......only a guess.

Originally Posted by Skyhi

No they don't. The TMZ story is nothing more than hearsay. If they can't get a first hand witness to verify the hearsay, they have no evidence and it's a dead-end.

guess you neglected to read a previous post where i mentioned a former orlando sentinel sports editor (who now works for a much bigger well known company) told me he believed the tmz story because i questioned him about it.

i wouldn't normally give them any crediability but i do give my friend some.