Tiger Woods was arrested after a Florida car crash, with a report citing hydrocodone pills, signs of impairment and DUI-related charges.3 min readOrlandoMar 31, 2026 10:04 PM IST First published on: Mar 31, 2026 at 10:04 PM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookGolfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island. (AP Photo)Tiger Woods’ eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils dilated and he had hydrocodone pills in his pocket when interviewed at the scene of his car crash last week in Florida, according to a sheriff’s office report released Tuesday.Woods’ movements were slow and lethargic, he was sweating as he talked to deputies and told them he had taken prescription medication earlier in the morning, according to the incident report released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies found two white pills, which were identified as the opioid hydrocodone used to treat pain, in his pocket, the report said.When asked by a deputy if he took any prescription medications, Woods said, “I take a few.”Woods told deputies he had been looking at his phone and fiddling with the radio before he clipped a truck in front of him, the report said.Story continues below this adThe golfer was traveling at high speeds on a beachside, residential road on Jupiter Island when his Land Rover clipped the truck and rolled onto its side, according to the sheriff’s office, which noted Woods showed signs of impairment.The truck had $5,000 in damage, according to the sheriff’s report.The truck driver and another person helped Woods out of his vehicle, with the golfer needing to climb out from the passenger side. Neither Woods nor the truck driver were injured.During a field sobriety test, deputies noticed Woods limping and that he had a compression sock over his right knee.Story continues below this adThe golfer explained he had undergone seven back surgeries and over 20 leg operations and that his ankle seizes up while walking. Woods, who was hiccupping during the questioning, continuously moved his head during one of the sobriety tests and deputies had to instruct him several times to keep his head straight, the report said.“Based on my observations of Woods, how he performed the exercises and based on my training, knowledge, and experience, I believed that Woods normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle,” the deputy wrote after the tests.Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no signs of alcohol, but he refused a urine test, authorities said. He was arrested and released on bail eight hours later.Most Read1Iran War News Live Updates: Microsoft, Google, Apple among 18 US cos to be attacked from April 1, says Iran’s Revolutionary Guards2‘War crime’: Iran alleges US strike targeted India-bound humanitarian aircraft at Mashhad International Airport3‘I gave up my career to leak this’: UN envoy resigns over claims of planned nuclear strike on Iran4US reportedly strikes Iran’s Isfahan with 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs; Trump shares video5Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz: Report6‘US won’t be there to help you’: Trump asks UK, other allies to go to Strait of Hormuz and ‘get your own oil’Woods’ agent at Excel Sports, Mark Steinberg, has not responded to multiple messages seeking comment. No one from Woods’ camp or the PGA Tour — he is on the board and is chairman of the committee reshaping the competition model — has commented since his arrest.Story continues below this adWoods, who has been involved in other crashes over the years, is charged with driving under the influence, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. He is scheduled for arraignment April 23. Online court records do not list an attorney for him.Under a change to Florida law last year, refusing a law enforcement officer’s request to take a breath, blood or urine test became a misdemeanor, even for a first offense.AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Live BlogPBKS vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026 Live Cricket Score: Priyansh Arya falls for 7 for Punjab vs Gujarat in Mullanpur10 seconds agoRajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Arts Result 2026 LIVE: Scorecards out; who are this year’s toppers?19 minutes agoIran War News Live Updates: Microsoft, Google, Apple among 18 US cos to be attacked from April 1, says Iran’s Revolutionary Guards20 minutes agoDhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 12 LIVE Updates: Ranveer Singh film crosses Rs 20 cr mark on Tuesday, eyes Rs 1,400 cr club46 minutes agoIMD Weather Today, Rain Forecast Live Updates: IMD issues orange alert for Delhi1 hour ago