Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Florida Crash; Hydrocodone Pills Found
Key Takeaways
- Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI after rollover crash in Florida.
- Police say two hydrocodone pills were found in his pocket at the scene.
- Authorities say he was looking at his phone before the crash.
Woods Arrested and Charged
Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence after rolling his SUV.
Police observed signs of impairment including sweating profusely and lethargic movements.
Hydrocodone pills were found in his pocket.
Woods had undergone seven back surgeries and over 20 leg operations.
Woods Blamed Phone Distraction
Woods told police he was looking down at his cellphone and changing the radio.
The impact caused his Land Rover to flip onto its side.
The truck sustained $5,000 in damage.
Woods Refused Urinalysis Test
Woods passed a breathalyzer with a 0.00 reading.
He refused a urinalysis test.
He was charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Substance of Impairment Unknown
Hydrocodone was found on Woods.
He exhibited impairment signs.
The exact substance causing impairment could not be confirmed.
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