Tiger Woods faced legal repercussions after being involved in a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida. Law enforcement confirmed his arrest on Friday, charging him with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) combined with property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Details of the Friday Morning Incident

The Collision Sequence

The incident report details that Woods was driving his Land Rover when he clipped the back of a trailer attached to a truck that was turning into a driveway. The truck driver, identified as 43-year-old Jeromy Bullard, stated he saw Woods approaching "at high speeds" in his mirror.

According to officials, Woods' vehicle attempted to swerve to avoid impact but ultimately struck the trailer. Video evidence from the scene depicted the golfer's SUV lying on its side following the collision. The truck sustained approximately $5,000 in damage to the rear left fender and wheel of the trailer, as detailed in the Martin County Sheriff’s Office report released Tuesday.

Woods' Statements at the Scene

Upon interaction with a sheriff’s deputy, Woods allegedly admitted to being distracted by his cell phone. He stated that he had looked down at his phone and failed to notice the truck had slowed its turning maneuver. Woods also mentioned he was en route from his residence at the time.

Signs of Impairment Noted by Authorities

Physical Observations

The investigating deputy documented "several signs of impairment" during the encounter. These observations included Woods exhibiting "bloodshot and glassy" eyes, with pupils described as "extremely dilated." Furthermore, deputies noted his movements were "lethargic and slow," and he was "sweating profusely" despite sitting inside an air-conditioned vehicle.

Sobriety Testing and Medication

Woods reportedly struggled during the field sobriety test, displaying "limping and stumbling to the right" during one exercise. He attributed mobility issues to past back and leg operations, mentioning that his ankle seizes when walking. Woods denied consuming alcohol but confirmed taking "a few" prescription medication pills earlier that morning.

A subsequent search uncovered two white pills identified as hydrocodone, a pain treatment medication, in his left pocket. Woods agreed to a breath test at the jail but declined to provide a urine sample. He was later seen leaving the jail late Friday night.

Context of Previous Incident

The article notes that Tiger Woods was previously involved in a separate, serious crash in California where his vehicle struck a tree and landed on its side. In that earlier incident, authorities reported he was driving at least twice the posted 45 mph speed limit, but no impairment charges were filed.