Golfer Tiger Woods was reportedly looking at his cell phone immediately prior to his rollover crash on Friday in Jupiter Island, according to an official incident report. The report further detailed that the 50-year-old athlete displayed "signs of impairment" during his interaction with law enforcement.

Details of the Friday Morning Collision

Woods was arrested and subsequently charged with driving under the influence after his Land Rover struck the rear of a trailer attached to a truck. The truck driver, identified as 43-year-old Jeromy Bullard, was beginning a turn into a driveway when the incident occurred.

Witness Account and Crash Dynamics

The truck driver informed authorities that he noticed Woods approaching at "high speeds" in his mirror. Officials stated that Woods' vehicle "overtook" the truck at the last moment, attempting to swerve before making contact with the trailer.

Scene video confirmed that the SUV was lying on its side, and law enforcement observed Woods exiting through the window before his arrest. The damage to the truck's trailer, owned by Bullard's local home cleaning company, was estimated at approximately $5,000 to the rear left fender and wheel, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office report released Tuesday.

Law Enforcement Observations and Statements

During questioning, Woods allegedly admitted to a deputy that he had glanced down at his cell phone and failed to notice the truck had slowed its movement. Woods stated he was traveling from his residence at the time.

Signs of Impairment Noted

The initial deputy requested a DUI investigation after observing "several signs of impairment" while speaking with Woods. Specific observations included:

  • Eyes described as "bloodshot and glassy."
  • Pupils noted as "extremely dilated."
  • Movements characterized as "lethargic and slow."
  • Profuse sweating despite being seated in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Furthermore, the report indicated that Woods struggled significantly while attempting the field sobriety test, including "limping and stumbling to the right" during one exercise.

Medication and Prior History

Woods explained his physical difficulties to the deputy, citing multiple past operations on his back and leg, and mentioned that his ankle seizes when he walks. He denied consuming alcohol.

However, Woods confirmed taking several prescription medication pills earlier that morning. A search uncovered two white pills identified as hydrocodone, a pain reliever, inside his left pocket.

Authorities confirmed Woods underwent a breath test at the jail but refused to submit to a urine test. He was later seen leaving the facility late Friday night.

Context of Previous Incidents

This incident follows legal issues from 2017 when Woods was arrested for DUI in Florida and subsequently sought treatment at a clinic for prescription medication. In 2021, he sustained serious injuries in a separate California crash where authorities found no signs of impairment, although he was driving at speeds double the 45 mph limit; he was not charged in that accident.