Local police said the 14-time major winner was solely to blame for the collision outside his house in a luxury suburb of Florida, which left him with facial injuries and semi-conscious.
The 33-year-old faces only a traffic citation for careless driving, punishable by a $164 fine and four points on his license.
'Mr Woods has satisfied the requirements of Florida law by providing his driver's licence, registration and proof of insurance to us,' said Major Cindy Williams of Florida highways patrol.
But the repercussions of the crash, which saw Woods strike a fire hydrant and a tree, could have a greater impact on the golf legend's personal life as rumours continue to swirl around its circumstances.
In a statement released over the weekend the world's highest-earning sportsman hit back at the 'false, unfounded and malicious rumours' surrounding the accident.
'This situation is my fault, and it's obviously embarrassing to my family and me,' the 14-time major winner said.
'I'm human and I'm not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again.'
Yesterday Woods said he would not compete in the Chevron World Challenge, a tournament he has himself hosted since 2000.
The world number one said injuries sustained in the crash made his participation impossible, and that he would return to action in 2010.
The 33-year-old faces only a traffic citation for careless driving, punishable by a $164 fine and four points on his license.
'Mr Woods has satisfied the requirements of Florida law by providing his driver's licence, registration and proof of insurance to us,' said Major Cindy Williams of Florida highways patrol.
But the repercussions of the crash, which saw Woods strike a fire hydrant and a tree, could have a greater impact on the golf legend's personal life as rumours continue to swirl around its circumstances.
In a statement released over the weekend the world's highest-earning sportsman hit back at the 'false, unfounded and malicious rumours' surrounding the accident.
'This situation is my fault, and it's obviously embarrassing to my family and me,' the 14-time major winner said.
'I'm human and I'm not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again.'
Yesterday Woods said he would not compete in the Chevron World Challenge, a tournament he has himself hosted since 2000.
The world number one said injuries sustained in the crash made his participation impossible, and that he would return to action in 2010.
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