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Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Florida Crash

Published 9 April 2026

Tiger Woods, the golf legend, was arrested for driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on March 27, prompting widespread scrutiny after body camera footage revealed he placed a phone call to President Donald Trump at the scene.

The incident occurred when Woods, driving a black Range Rover, attempted to pass a truck towing a trailer by crossing double yellow lines. Authorities reported that his vehicle clipped the truck, veered off the road, and overturned onto a grassy median. Woods sustained minor injuries but was able to exit the wreckage. Responding officers from the Martin County Sheriff's Office noted signs of impairment, including bloodshot and watery eyes, extremely dilated pupils, lethargy, and confusion. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests, such as a vision exercise where he moved his head despite instructions to remain still and a coordination task where he miscounted steps. Woods tested negative for alcohol on a Breathalyzer but admitted to taking prescription medication earlier that day, and two hydrocodone pills were found in his pocket. He declined to provide a urine sample.

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