Tiger Woods Briefly Hospitalized After DUI Incident

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods was transported to the hospital immediately following his arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) after a single-vehicle rollover crash. The incident occurred near his residence in Florida on Friday, March 27.

According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Us Weekly, Woods, 50, was taken to the Cleveland Clinic shortly after being booked into the Martin County Jail. Jail staff requested medical clearance from the hospital due to the nature of the car accident.

Medical Clearance and Release

Despite the transport, Woods declined all medical treatment while at the facility. He was subsequently medically discharged and returned to the Martin County Jail to face the charges.

Neither Woods nor the driver of the pickup truck involved in the collision reported any injuries at the scene of the crash.

Details of the DUI Charge and Crash Scene

The 15-time major champion was charged with driving under the influence involving property damage. The charge stemmed from an incident where his Land Rover allegedly struck a pickup truck before flipping onto its side.

Observations by Law Enforcement

During the on-scene investigation, police noted several indicators of impairment. Officers observed Woods was “sweating profusely,” and his movements were described as “lethargic and slow.”

When asked to perform field sobriety tests, the report indicated Woods was “limping and stumbling to the right.” Woods was wearing a compression sock over his right knee and informed police he had undergone seven back surgeries and more than 20 operations on his leg.

Woods' Explanation and Physical State

Woods attributed the crash to distraction, claiming he was manipulating his cellphone and changing the radio station just before impact. He stated he failed to notice that the pickup truck ahead of him had slowed down.

Upon being instructed to remove his sunglasses, police noted Woods’ eyes were “bloodshot and glassy,” and his pupils were “extremely dilated.” He admitted to taking prescription medication earlier that Friday morning.

Medication and Testing Refusal

An arrest affidavit revealed that police found two hydrocodone pills, a common painkiller, in Woods’ left pocket upon taking him into custody.

Police determined that Woods’ “normal faculties were impaired” before transporting him to the jail. A breathalyzer test administered at the jail showed no trace of alcohol.

However, Woods refused to submit to a urine test intended to detect chemical or controlled substances. When informed that refusal would result in an additional charge, Woods confirmed he understood the consequence.

Police allowed Woods time to reconsider the urine test, but he maintained his refusal.