Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after Florida crash; bodycam footage released
Consensus Summary
Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27, 2026, in Jupiter Island, Florida, after crashing his Land Rover SUV into a truck, rolling the vehicle onto its side. Bodycam footage released by police shows Woods expressing shock when deputies informed him of his DUI arrest, citing impaired faculties. Officers found hydrocodone pills in his pocket, and Woods admitted to taking medications earlier but denied alcohol use, though he refused a urine test. Both sources confirm Woods pleaded not guilty, was released on bail, and is set for a May 5 hearing. Woods announced he is stepping away for treatment, citing health as a priority. The crash occurred while he was adjusting the radio and looking at his phone, and deputies noted his physical limitations due to past surgeries. Florida’s recent law changes made refusing a urine test a misdemeanor, adding to his charges.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27, 2026, after crashing his Land Rover SUV in Jupiter Island, Florida, clipping a truck and rolling onto its side
- Deputy Tatiana Levenar told Woods, 'I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you're under an unknown substance, so at this time you're under arrest for DUI'
- Woods responded to his arrest with 'I’m being arrested?' and was handcuffed by deputies
- Officers found two white pills (later confirmed as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid) in Woods’s pocket; he identified them as 'Norco'
- Woods admitted to taking 'a few medications earlier in the day' but denied drinking alcohol; a breathalyzer test showed no alcohol
- Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges and was released on bail eight hours after his arrest
- Woods has undergone seven back surgeries and over 20 surgeries on his right leg, explaining his limp and use of a compression sock during questioning
- Woods refused a urine test after the crash, which became a misdemeanor offense under Florida law changes
- Woods posted a statement on April 2, 2026, saying he was stepping away indefinitely 'to seek treatment and focus on my health'
- His next court hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026, to assess readiness for trial
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Woods was granted a request by a Florida judge to leave the U.S. to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility
- Deputy Levenar wrote in an arrest report that Woods was hiccuping and had to be told repeatedly to keep his head straight during sobriety tests
- Woods had a ruptured Achilles tendon and has not competed on the PGA Tour since July 2024, though he appeared in the TGL indoor league on April 2, 2026
- Woods demanded a jury trial after pleading not guilty to DUI
- Woods described the crash as 'I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden – boom' in the bodycam footage
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- ABC states Woods was released on bail eight hours after his arrest, while The Guardian does not specify the exact time but confirms he was released on bail
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