Tiger Woods Charged with DUI After Florida Crash
Tiger Woods Charged with DUI After Florida Crash
Tiger Woods faces a DUI charge after a rollover crash in Florida's Jupiter Island, with breathalyzer showing zero and urine test refused, officials say.
A high-profile incident unfolded on a Friday afternoon in Florida when golfer Tiger Woods was charged with driving under the influence after a crash on Beach Road in Jupiter Island. Authorities say Woods attempted to overtake a pressure cleaner truck at a high rate of speed when the crash occurred around 2 p.m. local time. DUI investigators noted signs of impairment at the scene, although Woods explained injuries and surgeries he has had, and a series of roadside tests were conducted.
Woods subsequently passed a breathalyzer test showing triple zeros, but he refused a urine test. He cooperated at the scene and during processing, but there is a statute that covers refusing the test, which may carry consequences even if the breath test is clear. Officials stressed that there will not be definitive results pinpointing what he was impaired by at the time of the crash, so the charge centers on the DUI allegation rather than a confirmed level of intoxication.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported that Woods would remain in jail for eight hours before being released on bond. The charges are misdemeanors, not felonies. Updates on any injuries were anticipated from the sheriff’s office. President Donald Trump weighed in on the incident, calling Woods a close friend and noting his concern. Sheriff Budensiek indicated that more information would be released as the investigation continues, while stressing the need for clarity on the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This development marks another chapter in a high-profile athlete’s legal matters, with fans and the sports world awaiting further updates as authorities continue their review.
