Golf legend Tiger Woods has been released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said the 15-time major champion was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Woods, 50, rolled his Land Rover after clipping a truck in Jupiter Island on Friday afternoon, according to Sheriff John Budensiek, who said officers had not suspected him of impairment by alcohol but possibly by an unknown substance. Woods, who had to crawl out of the passenger door, passed a breathalyzer test after the crash before refusing a urine test. No one was injured.
He was kept in jail for eight hours — the minimum allowed under state law — before being released on bail. The sheriff indicated that the crash occurred when Woods allegedly attempted to overtake a pressure cleaner truck at a high rate of speed.
DUI investigators found signs of impairment but confirmed Woods passed the breathalyzer with 'triple zeros'. The sheriff noted Woods was cooperative but hesitant to incriminate himself. The charges against Woods are misdemeanors, not felonies.
Woods, who has been recovering from injuries sustained in a serious car crash in 2021, appeared to be making a comeback after competing in the TGL indoor league finals. However, this recent incident raises doubts about his potential participation in the upcoming Masters tournament.
Woods has endured a long history of automobile incidents, including his notorious 2009 crash that led to personal and professional fallout. The authorities are continuing their investigations into this latest incident, as Woods faces yet another significant setback in his career.
