Tiger Woods Failed Sobriety Tests, Had Painkillers Post-Crash, Affidavit Reveals
An arrest affidavit released Tuesday says Tiger Woods displayed signs of impairment after a Friday crash. Witnesses and deputies said he failed several field sobriety exercises at the scene.
Crash and immediate response
Woods was driving a Land Rover when he clipped a pickup pulling a small trailer. The impact flipped his SUV onto its side, Martin County authorities said.
The sheriff identified the vehicle and said officers arrived quickly. Woods was arrested at approximately 3:12 p.m. and was not injured.
Tests, pills and statements
The affidavit reveals that Tiger Woods failed sobriety tests and had painkillers post-crash. Deputies found two white pills in his left pants pocket later identified as hydrocodone.
Woods told deputies he had consumed no alcohol. He said he takes “a few” prescription medications and had taken them earlier that morning.
A breath test at the county jail returned 0.000 on both samples. He refused to provide a urine sample to check for controlled substances.
Field sobriety details
Deputies described Woods as sweating profusely with bloodshot, glassy eyes and very dilated pupils. They said his movements were slow and lethargic.
Because of past surgeries, tests were administered while he was seated. The affidavit notes multiple errors during the exercises, including starting early and miscounting steps.
The deputy concluded Woods’ normal faculties appeared impaired. The officer wrote he believed Woods could not safely operate the vehicle.
Charges and wider context
Woods faces misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Authorities booked him following the crash.
The incident echoes a 2017 arrest that involved prescription drugs, including hydrocodone. He pleaded guilty then to reckless driving and received probation with treatment requirements.
Woods is 50 years old and an 82-time PGA Tour winner with 15 major titles. Questions now surround his playing schedule and a possible return to the Masters.
Filmogaz.com will update this developing story as more details become available.
