Residents say Tiger Woods crash occurred on dangerous stretch of road

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California – The area where Tiger Woods was injured in a wreck on Tuesday is a dangerous stretch of road for drivers in Southern California, with steep and winding terrain and a reputation for frequent accidents.

"If you're distracted, you can drive fast," said Farideh Sotoodeh, who has lived in the area for 20 years and is approaching the crash site on Tuesday after hearing a helicopter fly overhead.

Others had also gathered at yellow noodle ribbon. Ryan Alimento, 18, was studying at his parents' house when he heard over an airplane. A friend texted him about the crash.

"Growing up in Southern California, you hear his name all the time," said Alimento, a student at the University of Southern California. “For me, as an Asian-American, he was a role model. He has a complicated past, but when I saw how he did everything he did, I thought maybe I could do great things too. "

The speed limit on the street is 45 mph

" It's steep up and down and you can't see around the corner, "Alimento said, adding," You see and hear about many accidents. "