Tiger Woods to change plea after DUI crash arrest in Florida
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Tiger Woods is set to change his plea in a Florida court five months after his arrest for driving under the influence following a rollover crash.
- Woods initially pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of DUI and refusal to submit to drug testing after the March incident.
- Although he passed a breathalyser test, Woods declined further drug testing and later disclosed he was taking prescription medication, including hydrocodone found on him at the scene.
- No injuries were reported in the crash, but Woods had to exit his vehicle by crawling through the passenger door; body camera footage showed him calm and cooperative with officers.
- Following the incident, Woods announced he would step away from public life to seek treatment and focus on his health and recovery.
