ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence following a vehicle crash in Martin County on Tuesday.
Authorities reported that Woods was involved in a collision on a residential road on Jupiter Island. His Land Rover struck a truck; neither driver sustained injuries. The incident caused an estimated $5,000 in damage to the truck.
According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Woods displayed signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes and impaired motor skills. He was found with hydrocodone pills in his pocket and admitted to taking prescription medication earlier that day. A Breathalyzer test revealed no alcohol in his system, but he refused a urine test.
Woods, 50, entered a not guilty plea and is scheduled for arraignment on April 23, having waived his right to be present. His defense attorney did not respond to inquiries following the plea.
The arrest occurred approximately a year after another serious accident that severely injured his leg. Witnesses reported that Woods was unable to operate his vehicle safely, prompting deputies to conduct a field sobriety test, which he reportedly struggled to complete.
No further comments have been made by Woods or representatives from the PGA Tour since the incident.
The case is ongoing, with authorities continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the crash and Woods' impairment.