Tiger Woods arrested at crash scene on suspicion of DUI, sheriff says

Jupiter Island, Florida: Tiger Woods has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after his Range Rover allegedly clipped a vehicle before rolling over near his home in Florida, according to police.

Images have emerged showing the aftermath of the crash: the golfer’s vehicle laying on its side in the middle of the road as Woods stands a short distance away on the phone.

Woods crawled out of the passenger door following his collision and appeared to be “lethargic”, according to Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

It said that Woods had allegedly been speeding down a street before his vehicle clipped a utility, causing him to roll his Range Rover. No one was injured.

Sheriff John Budensiek said during a news conference that he believed Woods was not under the influence of alcohol, but rather medication.

He was found to have shown signs of impairment and refused to submit to a urine test at the jail. A breathalyser test returned no trace of alcohol, with investigators believing the impairment was drug or medication-related.

He was charged with two misdemeanour offences: DUI and refusal to take a urine analysis test, US media reported.

The crash occurred just after 2pm on Friday (Florida time) on Jupiter Island, not far from where Woods lives.

Woods’ manager at Excel Sports did not immediately respond to a text message seeking information.

This was at least the third time Woods has been involved in a car crash, most recently in February 2021 when his SUV ran off a coastal road in Los Angeles at a high rate of speed, leading to multiple leg and ankle injuries. Woods said later doctors considered amputation.

President Donald Trump was asked about the crash later on Friday and said he felt “so badly” for the famous golfer.

“I feel so badly... There was an accident and that’s all I know. A very close friend of mine - he’s an amazing person, an amazing man.”

With AP, Reuters