Tiger Woods arrested after Florida car crash and DUI charges
Consensus Summary
Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27, 2025, after a rollover crash in Florida where his Land Rover SUV clipped a truck and flipped onto its side near Jupiter Island. Deputies observed multiple signs of impairment, including sluggish movement, bloodshot eyes, and difficulty with coordination, despite Woods denying alcohol consumption. He admitted taking prescription medications, including hydrocodone, and refused a urine test, leading to charges of DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to testing. Bodycam footage revealed Woodsâs shock upon arrest and his identification of the pills as Norco. Woods, who has a history of severe injuries and surgeries, pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial, stepping away from golf to seek treatment. The crash raised questions about his ability to compete in the upcoming Masters Tournament, though he had not played professionally since March 2025 due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Property damage estimates varied between $5,000 and $7,254, and minor inconsistencies exist in court dates and specifics of the incident.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27, 2025, near Jupiter Island, Florida, after a rollover crash involving his Land Rover SUV
- Woods was driving a Land Rover SUV that clipped a truck and rolled onto its side on a residential road near Jupiter Island, Florida
- Woods was the sole occupant of the vehicle and exited through the passenger side due to the rollover
- Deputies observed 'several signs of impairment' in Woods, including profuse sweating, sluggish movement, bloodshot/glassy eyes, and lethargic speech
- Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station before the crash
- Woods admitted to taking 'a few' prescription medications earlier in the day, including Vicodin (hydrocodone) and medications for blood pressure and cholesterol
- Two hydrocodone pills were found in Woodsâs pocket during the arrest
- Woods refused to submit to a urine test but passed a breath test showing no alcohol in his system
- Woods was charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test
- Woods was held in jail for the mandatory eight hours before posting $1,150 bail
- Woods pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial, with his case scheduled for hearings in April and May 2025
- Woods has undergone seven back surgeries and over 20 leg operations, with his ankle seizing up while walking
- The crash caused approximately $5,000â$7,254 in property damage to the trailer of the other vehicle
- Donald Trump stated Woods 'lives a life of pain' due to his injury history but 'doesnât have an alcohol problem'
- Woods stepped away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health after the incident
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- No additional specific details beyond those in consensus_facts
- Woods told investigators he did not notice the vehicle in front of him had slowed down before attempting to pass it
- Woods attempted to pass the truck by crossing over a double yellow line into oncoming traffic
- The truck driver, Jeremy Bullard, reported no injuries and the trailer sustained roughly $5,000 in damage
- Woods was hiccuping during questioning and continuously moved his head during sobriety tests
- Woodsâs case is due back in court on May 5 for a readiness hearing
- The truck had $7,254 in damage according to the sheriff's report
- Woods was hiccuping during questioning and deputies had to instruct him multiple times to keep his head straight
- Woods agreed to a breathalyser test but refused a urine test, leading to a misdemeanour charge for refusal
- Woodsâs ankle seizes up while walking, contributing to his difficulty with balance during sobriety tests
- Bodycam footage shows Woods expressing astonishment when handcuffed ('Iâm being arrested?')
- Woods explicitly identified the pills as 'Norco' (hydrocodone) when officers found them
- Woods was granted permission by a Florida judge to leave the U.S. for inpatient treatment
- Woods posted a statement saying he was stepping away 'indefinitely' to seek treatment
- No new specific details beyond those in consensus_facts or abc_1/abc_2
- No new specific details beyond those in consensus_facts or abc_1/abc_2
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The Guardian reports the trailer damage was roughly $5,000, while ABC states it was $7,254
- ABC (article 2) states Woods waived his April 23 arraignment and demanded a jury trial on April 23, while the Guardian states the next hearing is May 5 for readiness
- The Guardian mentions Woods was arrested at 3:12 PM, but this time is not referenced in other sources
- ABC (article 6) states Woods attempted to pass a 'pressure-cleaner truck,' while the Guardian and others describe it as a 'truck' or 'trailer' without specifying the type
- No source confirms the exact date of Woodsâs last professional tournament (Guardian: July 2024 Open Championship; ABC: March 2025 rupture, but no date for last tournament)
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