Tiger Woods' Florida DUI arrest and crash after rollover incident involving opioid pills
Consensus Summary
Tiger Woods was arrested on 27 March 2025 in Florida for driving under the influence after a rollover crash near Jupiter Island where his Land Rover clipped a truck and flipped. Bodycam footage shows Woods appearing stunned when handcuffed, admitting to taking prescription opioids like hydrocodone and Vicodin earlier in the day while denying alcohol use. Officers noted multiple signs of impairment including slow movements, bloodshot eyes, and difficulty with sobriety tests, attributing his condition to medication and chronic pain from over 20 surgeries on his leg. Woods refused a urine test but passed a breathalyzer, was held for eight hours, and released on $1,150 bail. He pleaded not guilty, demanded a jury trial, and announced he was stepping away from golf to seek treatment. The incident highlights Woodsâ ongoing physical struggles, with conflicting reports on specific details like medication types and property damage costs. Donald Trump commented on Woodsâ pain management, framing the arrest as related to his injuries rather than substance abuse.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Tiger Woods was arrested on 27 March 2025 in Martin County, Florida, for DUI after a rollover crash near Jupiter Island
- Woods told officers he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station before the crash, which involved his Land Rover clipping a truck and flipping onto its side
- Deputy Tatiana Levenar arrested Woods after field sobriety tests, stating 'I do believe your normal faculties are impaired' and 'youâre under arrest for DUI'
- Woods admitted to taking 'a few medications' earlier in the day, including hydrocodone (Norco) pills found in his pocket during the arrest
- Woods refused a urine test but submitted to a breath test that showed no alcohol in his system
- Woods was released on bail of $1,150 after eight hours in custody, with his case due back in court on 5 May 2025
- Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI and demanded a jury trial, waiving his 23 April arraignment
- Woods has undergone seven back surgeries and over 20 surgeries on his right leg, with his ankle seizing up while walking
- The truck Woods hit sustained approximately $5,000â$7,254 in damage (Guardian: $5,000; ABC: $7,254)
- Woods was hiccuping and had difficulty keeping his head still during questioning and sobriety tests
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Woods told officers he did not notice the vehicle in front of him had slowed down before attempting to pass it by crossing double yellow lines
- Deputy Levenarâs arrest report noted Woods âlimpingâ and âhad to be told to keep his head stillâ during sobriety tests
- Woods was charged with DUI and refusal to submit to testing in addition to property damage
- Woods was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance before being held in jail
- Donald Trump commented that Woods âlives a life of painâ due to injuries and âdoesnât have an alcohol problem, but he does have painâ
- Woods had taken Vicodin earlier in the day alongside blood pressure and cholesterol medication
- The release of bodycam footage came one day after Woods was granted permission to leave the US for inpatient treatment
- Woods was granted a request by a Florida judge to enter treatment while facing misdemeanor DUI charges
- The truck driver reported no injuries, and Woods climbed out through the passenger side due to the rollover
- Woods was traveling at high speeds on a beachside residential road on Jupiter Island
- Woodsâs movements were described as âslow and lethargicâ with âprofuse sweatingâ during questioning
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The Guardian reports Woods took Vicodin earlier in the day, but ABC only mentions he took 'a few medications' without specifying Vicodin
- The Guardian states the truck damage was roughly $5,000, while ABC reports $7,254 in damage
- The Guardian mentions Woods was taken to a hospital for medical clearance before jail, but ABC does not mention this step
- ABC states Woods was granted permission to leave the US for treatment after the arrest, while the Guardian does not mention this timing explicitly
- The Guardian notes Woods refused a urine test and was charged with refusal to submit to testing, but ABC does not explicitly state this charge beyond DUI and property damage
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