Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI after rollover crash in Florida | World Information
Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned car in Jupiter Island, Fla. (Picture: AP) Golf star Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving underneath the affect after a rollover crash in Florida on Friday, in response to native authorities.
Police stated Woods was driving close to his residence on Jupiter Island when the crash occurred shortly earlier than 2pm.
Martin County sheriff John Budensiek stated Woods tried to overhaul a truck on a slim street. “He approached at a excessive price of velocity,” the sheriff stated, including that the street had a 30mph restrict.
The car clipped a trailer, left the street and overturned, coming to relaxation on its aspect. Woods, who was alone, received out via the passenger aspect.
‘Indicators of impairment’
Officers on the scene stated Woods confirmed indicators of impairment and carried out roadside checks earlier than arresting him.
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Authorities stated a breath take a look at discovered no alcohol in his system. Police imagine the suspected impairment could also be resulting from medicine or medicine.
Woods refused to take a urinalysis take a look at and was charged with DUI with property harm and refusal to undergo a lawful take a look at.
No accidents have been reported, although officers stated the crash may have been extra severe given the slim street.
Earlier incidents
This isn’t the primary time Woods has confronted traffic-related points. In 2021, he was badly injured in a high-speed crash in Los Angeles and wanted a number of surgical procedures.
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In 2017, he was arrested on a DUI cost in Florida and later stated he had taken a mixture of prescription medicines. He pleaded responsible to reckless driving in that case.
The 50-year-old has performed restricted golf lately resulting from accidents. He has not taken half in a PGA Tour occasion since 2024, although he just lately appeared within the indoor TGL league he co-founded with Rory McIlroy.
Woods has entered this 12 months’s US Senior Open however has not confirmed if he’ll play. His participation in subsequent month’s Masters additionally stays unclear.
(With inputs from AP)
