Golf legend Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) following a single-vehicle crash in Florida on Friday afternoon.
According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, the incident occurred shortly after 2pm local time when the 50-year-old, driving a Land Rover, attempted to overtake a truck at high speed. The vehicle then swerved and rolled onto its side.
Sheriff Budensiek said Woods showed “signs of impairment” at the scene. He added that Woods submitted to a breathalyser test, which returned negative. However, when asked to provide a urine sample for further testing, he refused.
“When it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused, and so he has been charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test,” Budensiek told reporters.
The crash happened in Jupiter Island, Florida. Images from the scene showed the SUV lying on its side. There has been no immediate update on Woods’ physical condition following the incident.
This is not the first time Woods has faced legal issues related to driving. In 2017, he was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Florida and later pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
The latest incident comes five years after Woods suffered severe leg injuries in a high-speed rollover crash in California in February 2021. He has since undergone multiple surgeries, including treatment for an Achilles tendon rupture and back surgery.
Despite his injury history, Woods had been working on a comeback. He competed earlier this week in the TGL simulator golf league finals and had not ruled out playing in next month’s Masters Tournament, where he has won five times.
Woods, a 15-time major champion, has not played on the PGA Tour since missing the cut at the 2024 British Open.
A press conference by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office has been scheduled for 5pm local time (2100 GMT) to provide further details.
Further updates on Woods’ condition and the case are expected in the coming hours.
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