JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (CBS12) — Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27 after a rollover crash involving his SUV on South Beach Road.
According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Woods attempted to pass a pickup truck towing a trailer, crossed double solid lines, and struck the trailer, causing his vehicle to flip onto its side. Witnesses reported multiple signs of impairment at the scene, including bloodshot eyes and lethargic movements.
During the incident, deputies found hydrocodone pills in Woods' pants pocket. He informed deputies that he was adjusting his phone and radio prior to the crash. Bodycam video captures Woods stating, “I looked down at my phone and all of a sudden… BOOM.”
Woods submitted to a breathalyzer test, which showed no alcohol in his system. However, he refused a urine test, resulting in misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
A Martin County judge approved Woods' request to leave the United States for an inpatient treatment program, with prosecutors not opposing the motion.
Woods has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the case remains under investigation.