Tiger Woods' Florida car crash arrest and DUI charges after opioid pill discovery
Consensus Summary
Tiger Woods was arrested in Florida on March 27, 2025, after his Land Rover SUV rolled over near Jupiter Island, clipping a truck’s trailer. Deputies found hydrocodone pills in his pocket and observed signs of impairment, including slow movements and difficulty with sobriety tests. Woods claimed he was distracted by his phone and radio, denied alcohol use, and refused a urine test, leading to DUI charges alongside property damage and refusal to submit to testing. His case is set for a jury trial, with Woods pleading not guilty and stepping away from golf to seek treatment. Chronic pain from multiple surgeries and leg operations was cited as a factor in his impaired condition. While sources agree on key details like the crash location, pill discovery, and charges, discrepancies exist in damage estimates, exact crash mechanics, and specific observations of Woods’ behavior during questioning.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27, 2025, in Martin County, Florida, after a rollover crash near Jupiter Island
- Woods was the sole occupant of his Land Rover SUV, which flipped onto its side after clipping a truck’s trailer
- Deputies found two white pills identified as hydrocodone (Norco) in Woods’ pocket during the arrest
- Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and adjusting the radio before the crash
- Woods refused a urine test but passed a breathalyser showing no alcohol in his system
- Woods was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test
- Woods was released on $1,150 bail after eight hours in custody under Florida’s mandatory hold law
- Woods has undergone seven back surgeries and over 20 leg operations, with chronic pain affecting mobility
- Woods pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial, with his case scheduled for a May 5 hearing
- Donald Trump commented publicly that Woods ‘lives a life of pain’ due to injuries and denied Woods has an alcohol problem
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Article 1 and 4 mention Woods was hiccupping during questioning and deputies had to instruct him multiple times to keep his head straight during sobriety tests
- Article 3 states Woods attempted to pass a pressure-cleaner truck while driving on a two-lane road
- Article 3 notes Woods had not played professionally since the 2024 Open Championship and was considering whether to play the Masters
- Article 4 includes a direct quote from Woods saying ‘I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden – boom’ during bodycam footage
- Article 2 and 5 state Woods told investigators he did not notice the truck in front had slowed before the crash
- Article 2 notes the trailer damage was estimated at roughly $5,000, while ABC reported $7,254
- Article 2 includes a quote from Donald Trump saying Woods ‘does have pain’ and ‘doesn’t have an alcohol problem’
- Article 5 clarifies Woods was taken to a hospital for medical clearance before jail and declined treatment
- Article 6 only states Woods ‘refused to submit to a urine test’ without additional context
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- ABC reports the truck damage was $7,254 (Article 1), but The Guardian reports it was roughly $5,000 (Article 2)
- ABC (Article 3) states Woods attempted to pass a pressure-cleaner truck, while The Guardian (Article 2) says he crossed double yellow lines to pass
- The Guardian (Article 2) notes Woods was arrested at 3:12pm, but ABC (Article 4) does not specify the exact arrest time
- ABC (Article 1) mentions Woods was sweating profusely and lethargic, while The Guardian (Article 2) describes his eyes as ‘bloodshot and glassy’ and speech as ‘lethargic’—no overlap in exact descriptions
- The Guardian (Article 2) states Woods was held for the mandatory eight hours before bail, but ABC (Article 4) does not mention the exact duration
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