Golfer Tiger Woods was taken into custody and charged following a vehicle accident that occurred on a Friday afternoon. The Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed the charges included driving under the influence coupled with property damage, as well as a refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Details of the Arrest and Impairment Signs

Authorities reported observing several indicators of impairment in Woods at the scene. These signs included profuse sweating, lethargic movements, and pupils that were extremely dilated.

Observations from Law Enforcement

According to the probable cause affidavit, when deputies asked Woods to remove his sunglasses, they noted his eyes appeared "bloodshot and glassy." Furthermore, Woods was described as being "extremely alert and talkative" throughout the investigation and experienced "hiccups during the entire investigation."

Woods' Account and Medication Use

Woods informed officers that he had not consumed any alcohol that day. When questioned about prescription medication, the golfer stated, "I take a few," adding that he had taken the medicine earlier in the morning.

Woods later explained the cause of the crash to authorities. He stated he was distracted, looking down at his phone while attempting to change the radio station. This distraction caused him to fail to notice a truck in front of him had slowed down before impact.

Field Sobriety Tests and Physical Condition

A deputy conducted a series of field sobriety tests. Following these evaluations, the deputy concluded that "Woods normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle."

Woods did mention pre-existing physical conditions to the deputy. He noted that he has "a limp and his ankle seizes while walking," referencing seven back surgeries and over twenty operations on his leg.

The Accident Sequence

The incident occurred when a truck, towing a small pressure-cleaning trailer, began slowing down to make a turn into a driveway. Woods, approaching from behind at a high rate of speed, attempted to pass the truck.

The impact occurred when Woods clipped the rear of the trailer. This collision caused his SUV to tip onto its driver's side, sliding along the road before stopping. Authorities confirmed that Woods managed to exit the vehicle through the passenger side.

Aftermath and Testing Refusal

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the Friday afternoon crash. The accident took place on a narrow, two-lane road with a posted speed limit of 30 mph and limited space for drivers to maneuver.

The breathalyzer test administered indicated no alcohol was present in his system. However, Woods declined to take a urine test, which is utilized to detect the presence of drugs or medication.

The report noted that the medication Hydrocodone, used for severe chronic pain, lists dizziness and drowsiness as common side effects.