Tiger Woods Arrested Following SUV Crash in Florida on March 27
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. — Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a car crash on March 27, 2026.
According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Woods lost control of his speeding Land Rover, which collided with the rear of a truck and overturned on a residential road. No injuries were reported.
Deputies conducted a field sobriety test, during which they noted signs of impairment. “I do believe your normal faculties are impaired…so at this time you're under arrest for DUI,” Deputy Tatiana Levenar told Woods. He was recorded expressing surprise at the arrest.
Authorities searched Woods and found two white pills identified as Norco, a painkiller containing hydrocodone. While Woods claimed he had not consumed alcohol, he admitted to taking medications earlier in the day.
Woods, 50, has previously undergone multiple surgeries, including seven on his back and over 20 on his right leg, which may have contributed to his impaired condition. The deputy's report noted his difficulty maintaining proper posture during sobriety tests.
Woods was arrested and released on bail eight hours later after agreeing to a Breathalyzer test, which revealed no alcohol present. However, he refused a urine test, which could have legal implications under recent Florida statutes.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and indicated he is stepping away from golf to focus on his health.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident.