Details of the Incident and Arrest

Following a vehicle collision on a residential road on Jupiter Island, Florida, Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI with property damage. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred when Woods' SUV flipped onto its side after he struck a vehicle in front of him.

Woods informed detectives that the crash occurred because he was distracted by his cell phone and the radio. He stated that he failed to notice the vehicle ahead of him had slowed down.

Physical Observations and Evidence

Upon arrival, detectives noted that Woods appeared lethargic and slow in his movements. The official report described his eyes as "bloodshot and glassy" with dilated pupils. Despite the vehicle's air conditioning being active, officers observed that Woods was "sweating profusely."

During a search of his person, authorities discovered two pills in his pants pocket believed to be hydrocodone. When questioned about his medication use, Woods confirmed he takes prescriptions for high blood pressure and cholesterol, while also mentioning ibuprofen and Vicodin. He denied the use of any illegal drugs.

Sobriety Testing and Legal Charges

Officers noted that Woods walked with a limp and stumbled to the right, which he attributed to his history of multiple surgeries. While he was asked to perform field sobriety tests, he ultimately faced charges for DUI with property damage and refusing to submit to a lawful urine test.

The sheriff's office confirmed that Woods took a breathalyzer test, which returned a result of "triple zeroes." Following his arrest, he was held in jail for approximately eight hours before being released on bond.

Tiger Woods' Professional Background

Tiger Woods has maintained a storied career since joining the PGA Tour in 1996. His professional achievements include:

  • 82 PGA Tour victories
  • 12 international wins
  • Over $120 million in official career earnings

His most recent championship victory occurred at the 2019 ZOZO Championship in Japan, as noted in his official PGA biography.