New details emerging from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office incident report shed light on the condition of golf superstar Tiger Woods following his single-vehicle rollover crash on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Jupiter Island, Florida.

Incident Details and Initial Observations

According to the report, deputies observed that Woods’ eyes were glassy and bloodshot, and his pupils appeared dilated when they interviewed him at the scene. He was also noted to be sweating while speaking with law enforcement officers.

Woods admitted to taking prescription medication earlier that morning. He informed deputies that his distraction immediately before the crash involved looking at his phone and adjusting the vehicle's radio before clipping a truck ahead of him.

Discovery of Medication and Crash Dynamics

During the investigation, deputies discovered two white pills in Woods’ pocket, which were later identified as hydrocodone, an opioid used for pain management. The incident occurred while Woods was driving his Land Rover at high speeds on a residential, beachside road.

The vehicle reportedly clipped the truck before rolling onto its side. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office indicated that Woods displayed visible signs of impairment at the scene.

Field Sobriety Testing and Physical Condition

The truck driver and another individual assisted Woods in exiting his vehicle through the passenger side. Fortunately, neither Woods nor the truck driver sustained injuries in the collision.

During the administration of the field sobriety test, deputies noted that Woods was limping and wearing a compression sock over his right knee. Woods attributed these physical limitations to his extensive medical history, citing seven back surgeries and over 20 leg operations, adding that his ankle often seizes up.

Sobriety Test Performance

The report highlighted specific challenges Woods faced during the evaluation. He was hiccupping throughout the questioning process and repeatedly moved his head during one test, requiring deputies to issue multiple instructions to keep it still.

The concluding statement from the deputy read: “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 Consequences and Background

While Woods consented to a Breathalyzer test, which registered no alcohol presence, he declined to submit to a urine test, according to authorities. Woods, 50, is one of the most influential and recognizable athletes globally, known for being the first person of Black heritage to win the Masters in 1997.

His career has been impacted by numerous injuries, including significant damage to his right leg in a separate 2021 car crash that nearly resulted in amputation. Following his arrest on March 27, 2026, Woods was released on bail eight hours later.

The charges filed against him include driving under the influence (DUI), property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test. His arraignment is scheduled for April 23. A recent change in Florida law means that refusing a chemical test, even for a first offense, is now classified as a misdemeanor.