Arrest Report Released for Tiger Woods Following Car Accident

According to a recently released sheriff's office report, Tiger Woods claimed he was distracted by his phone and adjusting the radio before the car crash that led to his arrest. At the time of his arrest, pills were found in his pocket. Woods was taken into custody for driving under the influence after being involved in a car accident on Jupiter Island, Florida, on March 27, which resulted in his Land Rover colliding with a pickup truck and rolling over. An arrest affidavit revealed that Woods told investigators he was unaware the truck in front of him had slowed down. The affidavit also described Woods as having 'bloodshot and glassy eyes,' 'extremely dilated pupils,' and appearing 'lethargic and slow' after failing several field sobriety tests. After the crash, Woods exited the passenger seat, sweating profusely, and a search of his person found two white pills, identified as hydrocodone, in his pocket. Woods, 50, informed deputies that he had been using his phone and fiddling with the radio before clipping the truck, causing an estimated $5,000 in damage. He had undergone seven previous back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg, resulting in a limp and occasional ankle seizures. Although Woods took a breathalyzer test that returned negative, he refused to provide a urine sample, leading to his detention for eight hours before being released on bond. Woods was taken to a local hospital for medical clearance before being transported to the Martin County jail, where he declined medical treatment. The arresting officer stated, 'I believed that Woods' normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle.' Woods faces charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful urine test, with a court date set for April 23. Despite the incident, Woods remains listed in the field for the opening major of the year, which would mark his first major appearance since The Open in July 2024.