In brief
Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after a car crash in Florida's Jupiter Island. The Martin County Sheriff's Office reported that Woods, aged 50, rolled his vehicle after colliding with a pressure cleaner truck. Although he passed a breathalyzer test, he refused a urine test, leading to additional charges. Sheriff John Budensiek indicated that Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene of the accident.
Incident Details
Golfer Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence after a car crash in Florida, police say.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office said the 15-time major champion had also been charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods, 50, had rolled his Land Rover vehicle after clipping a pressure cleaner truck on Jupiter Island on Friday.
The golfer, who had to crawl out of the passenger side of his vehicle, passed a breathalyser test after the crash but refused a urine test.
Authorities also confirmed no-one sustained any injuries in the incident which took place on Beach Road just after 14:00 local time (about 19:00 GMT).
The details surrounding the arrest and Woods' cooperation with police suggest complications, as he was described as trying to avoid self-incrimination but was cooperative overall.Reactions
US president Donald Trump expressed his concern regarding the incident, highlighting Woods' struggles and calling him an incredible person.
"I feel so badly. [Woods has] got some difficulty. There was an accident. That's all I know," Trump said.
Sheriff Budensiek noted that Woods will remain in jail for eight hours before being released on bond, pending further investigation by the authorities.
