Tiger Woods' Florida DUI arrest and opioid-related crash details
Consensus Summary
Tiger Woods was arrested in Florida on March 27, 2025, for driving under the influence after crashing his Land Rover on Jupiter Island. 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 when the crash occurred, though he admitted taking prescription medications earlier. He refused a urine test but tested negative for alcohol. Charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to testing, Woods pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial. His case is set for a readiness hearing on May 5. Woods has a history of severe injuries, including multiple surgeries, which he cited as contributing to his condition during questioning. While all sources agree on the core details, discrepancies include the specific medications taken, the severity of charges, and whether he was hospitalized post-arrest. Woods has since announced he is stepping away from golf to focus on treatment.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27, 2025, in Martin County, Florida, for driving under the influence (DUI) after crashing his Land Rover on Jupiter Island
- Woods was the sole occupant of his overturned vehicle and exited through the passenger side after failing to exit from the driverâs side due to the rollover
- Deputies found two white pills in Woodsâ pocket identified as hydrocodone (Norco) during the arrest
- Woods told officers he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station before clipping a truck, causing the rollover
- Woods refused a urine test but submitted to a breath test that showed no alcohol in his system
- Woods was released on bail after eight hours and posted $1,150 bail
- Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges and demanded a jury trial
- Woods has a history of severe injuries including seven back surgeries and over 20 surgeries on his right leg, with his ankle seizing up while walking
- The crash caused approximately $5,000â$7,254 in property damage to the other vehicle
- Woods was arrested for DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Deputy Tatiana Levenar explicitly stated in bodycam footage: '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 was granted a Florida judgeâs request to leave the U.S. for inpatient treatment one day after arrest
- Woods posted a statement saying he was stepping away indefinitely to seek treatment and focus on his health
- The truck driver reported $7,254 in damage to their vehicle
- The probable cause affidavit states Woods attempted to pass the vehicle by crossing over a double yellow line into oncoming traffic before the crash
- The trailer sustained roughly $5,000 in damage according to the report
- Deputies noted Woodsâs eyes appeared 'bloodshot and glassy' and his speech and movements were 'lethargic and slow'
- Woods admitted taking 'a few' prescription medications including Vicodin, blood pressure, and cholesterol medication
- Donald Trump commented that Woods 'lives a life of pain' due to his injury history and 'doesnât have an alcohol problem, but he does have pain'
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- ABC reports Woods was arrested on March 27, 2025, while The Guardian does not specify the exact date but implies it was last week (likely the same date)
- ABC states Woods was arrested for misdemeanor DUI charges, while The Guardian does not specify the charge severity beyond DUI
- The Guardian reports Woods took Vicodin earlier in the day, but ABC only mentions hydrocodone (Norco) and does not mention Vicodin
- ABC reports Woods was arrested and released on bail eight hours later, while The Guardian states he was held for the mandatory eight hours before posting bail
- The Guardian mentions Woods was taken to a local hospital for medical clearance after arrest, which is not mentioned in ABC
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