Tiger Woods Involved in High-Speed Florida Vehicle Incident

Tiger Woods was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Jupiter Island while driving a Land Rover at high speeds, according to authorities. The incident report details that Woods clipped a truck traveling ahead of him, causing his vehicle to roll onto its side.

The driver of the truck and another individual assisted Woods in exiting his vehicle through the passenger side. The truck sustained approximately $5,000 in damages, though neither Woods nor the truck driver sustained any injuries.

Signs of Impairment Noted by Deputies

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office incident report indicated that Woods displayed several signs of impairment at the scene. Deputies observed that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils were dilated, and his movements appeared slow and lethargic.

Furthermore, Woods was sweating while speaking with officers and admitted to having taken prescription medication earlier that morning. When questioned about his prescriptions, Woods reportedly told a deputy, “I take a few.”

Discovery of Hydrocodone and Sobriety Test Results

During the investigation, deputies discovered two white pills in Woods’ pocket, which were later identified as hydrocodone, an opioid commonly prescribed for pain management. Woods cited extensive medical history when explaining physical difficulties during testing.

He informed deputies that he has undergone seven back surgeries and more than 20 operations on his legs, explaining that his ankle sometimes seizes up while walking. Deputies also noted that Woods was hiccupping during questioning.

Field Sobriety Tests Reveal Further Issues

During the field sobriety tests, deputies observed Woods limping and wearing a compression sock over his right knee. One exercise required Woods to keep his head still, but he repeatedly moved it, necessitating several corrections from the deputies.

A deputy concluded in the report, “Based on my observations of Woods, how he performed the exercises and based on my training, knowledge, and experience, I believed that Woods’ normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle.”

Legal Ramifications and Charges

Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test, which confirmed no alcohol was present in his system. However, he subsequently refused to provide a urine sample. Under recent Florida law changes, refusing a lawful test is considered a misdemeanor, even for a first offense.

Woods was arrested at the scene and later released on bail after approximately eight hours in custody. He faces charges including driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test. His arraignment is scheduled for April 23, according to online court records.

No public comments have been made by Woods’ representatives or the PGA Tour following the arrest. Woods currently serves on the PGA Tour’s board and chairs a committee focused on competition model changes.