Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after Florida crash
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- Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI with property damage after his Land Rover flipped in a high‑speed crash on South Beach Road near his Jupiter Island home on Friday afternoon.
- The crash occurred when Woods attempted to pass a truck hauling a pressure cleaner, swerved, clipped the trailer’s back, and his SUV rolled onto its side before sliding down the road.
- No injuries were reported for Woods or the other driver; Woods exited the vehicle through the passenger window and was taken to the Martin County Jail.
- Woods was released on bail later that day after serving the required eight‑hour jail minimum, per Florida law.
- Investigators noted that a breathalyzer showed no alcohol, Woods refused a urinalysis for drugs, and they suspect he may have been impaired by medication, though no substances were found in the vehicle.
- President Trump, who called Woods a “close friend,” expressed sympathy, saying he felt “so badly” for the golfer.
Why it matters: The DUI arrest creates a fresh legal challenge for Woods while he prepares a PGA Tour return, and the sheriff’s note that no alcohol was detected but a drug test was refused adds uncertainty to the investigation, potentially affecting his image and timing of his comeback.
