Newly unveiled bodycam footage gives insight into the aftermath of Tiger Woods’ SUV crash in Florida, highlighting the interaction between him and law enforcement. This incident ultimately led to his DUI arrest.
The video, made public on Thursday, depicts Woods kneeling in a residential yard on Jupiter Island as he recounts the events leading up to the crash. At 50 years old, the golfer admitted to briefly looking at his phone before the accident.
“I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden — boom,” he recounted.
However, the situation escalated as law enforcement began to suspect Woods was impaired. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Tatiana Levenar is seen assessing Woods’ sobriety, later informing him he was under arrest.
“I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you’re under an unknown substance, so at this time you’re under arrest for DUI,” she stated.
Woods seemed taken aback by the arrest announcement.
“I’m being arrested?” he questioned.
“Yes, sir,” was the deputy’s firm response.
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The crash took place on March 27, when Woods’ Land Rover collided with a truck towing a pressure-cleaning trailer, overturning in the process. Authorities reported that Woods was driving at a high speed, trying to pass the vehicle as it prepared to turn into a driveway. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported, and Woods exited the vehicle independently.
Once in custody, deputies discovered two white pills in Woods’ pockets, identified by him as Norco, a painkiller containing hydrocodone and acetaminophen. This was later confirmed by authorities.
Woods insisted he had not been drinking, and a Breathalyzer test indicated no alcohol in his system. Despite this, deputies observed signs of possible impairment, such as delayed responses and abnormal eye appearance.
Audio from the bodycam captured Woods discussing the medications he had taken earlier, although part of this was muted in the footage released to the public.
Complicating matters further, Woods declined to take a urine test, which could lead to additional charges under Florida law. He faces accusations of driving under the influence, property damage, and refusing to comply with a lawful test.
On Tuesday, Woods entered a not guilty plea. Later that evening, he announced his intention to step away from competitive golf indefinitely.
“I am stepping away to seek treatment and focus on my health,” he stated.
This incident has attracted significant attention, not only because of Woods’ prominence in the sport but also due to its parallels with his previous DUI arrest in 2017, which also involved prescription drugs rather than alcohol.
