Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Fla., on Friday afternoon, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.
In a Friday evening news conference, Mr. Budensiek told reporters that shortly before 2 p.m., Mr. Woods, driving a dark Land Rover SUV, allegedly clipped a pickup truck hauling a pressure washer.
The unidentified male driver of that vehicle told authorities he was attempting to turn into a driveway when he noticed a dark SUV approaching at high speed and attempting to overtake the truck. In an attempt to avoid being struck, the truck driver reportedly tried to make room on the side of the road for the SUV to pass. The Land Rover then reportedly swerved to avoid the truck, but struck a back portion of the rig before flipping onto its side and slid “for a pretty decent space” before coming to a stop on the driver’s door past the pickup truck.
Mr. Woods, identified by deputies as the driver, crawled out of the passenger-side door uninjured. The driver of the pickup truck was also uninjured.
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When deputies arrived at the scene, they observed that Mr. Woods appeared impaired. After administering in-depth roadside sobriety tests, they placed him under arrest. Mr. Woods was taken to the Martin County Jail, where he did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol, the sheriff said. A breathalyzer test was administered and did not indicate intoxication. Mr. Woods refused to provide a urine sample, however, which led to the charges.
In addition to DUI, Mr. Woods faces charges for property damage and refusing to submit to a lawful test. A state statute requires Woods to remain in custody for at least eight hours before he can post bond.
A photo from WPTV at the scene showed the vehicle resting on its side.
The incident comes two days after Mr. Woods made his first competitive golf appearance in more than a year, playing in Match 2 of the TGL finals Tuesday night in Palm Beach Gardens. Mr. Woods, who had been sidelined by a ruptured Achilles tendon and back surgery in October, stepped in for teammate Kevin Kisner after Jupiter Links Golf Club lost Game 1 of the best-of-three series to Los Angeles Golf Club on Monday. His team fell 9-2 in the finale. After the match, Mr. Woods said he remained uncertain whether he would compete in the Masters on April 9.
Friday’s crash is not the first time Mr. Woods has made headlines behind the wheel. In the early morning hours of Nov. 27, 2009, he crashed his Cadillac Escalade into a fire hydrant and a tree in a neighbor’s yard near his home in Windermere, Fla. The low-speed crash drew intense media attention and preceded revelations about his personal life, ultimately leading to a hiatus from professional golf. He was cited for careless driving.
In May 2017, Mr. Woods was found asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle in Palm Beach County and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He attributed the incident to an adverse reaction to prescription medications and later pleaded guilty to reckless driving, agreeing to pay a $250 fine and attend DUI school. No crash occurred.
The most serious incident came in February 2021, when Mr. Woods suffered severe leg injuries in a high-speed rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., that required multiple surgeries and a prolonged rehabilitation process. Authorities said at the time there were no signs of impairment. The accident significantly impacted his ability to compete and set in motion the lengthy recovery that preceded his return to the TGL finals this week.
As of Friday afternoon, the cause of the crash, whether Mr. Woods suffered injuries and the full circumstances of what happened on Beach Road have not been officially confirmed. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating and will release additional details as they become available.
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