Tiger Woods says looking at his phone led to Florida rollover crash
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled over near his Jupiter Island home in Florida.
- Woods told investigators he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station before the crash and did not notice the vehicle ahead had slowed down.
- Officers observed multiple signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, sluggish movements, and difficulty completing field sobriety tests, despite Woods denying alcohol use and admitting to taking prescription medications.
- A breath test showed no alcohol, but Woods refused a urine drug test; he was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to testing.
- Woods was held in jail for eight hours before posting bail and is scheduled for arraignment on April 23 in Martin County court.
