Police Body Cam Captures Tiger Woods’ Post-Crash Transport

Tiger Woods was arrested after a March 27 rollover crash near his Jupiter Island, Florida, home. Martin County deputies took him into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Footage and on-scene details

Police body cam footage shows Woods in the back of an officer’s vehicle during post-crash transport. The 17-minute video shows him wearing a blue golf shirt and exhibiting hiccups. At times he appears to doze off, and he speaks little.

Officers reported he was sweating profusely while questioned at the scene. They also described his eyes as bloodshot and glassy during field sobriety testing.

Evidence and testing

Deputies say they found two hydrocodone pills in his pocket at arrest. Woods passed a breath test that showed no alcohol in his system. He refused a urinalysis at the county jail and acknowledged taking painkillers earlier that day.

Arrest, charges and release

Woods, 50, was charged with DUI with property damage and with refusal to submit to a DUI test. He was booked and later released on $1,150 bail at 11:11 p.m. on March 27.

The other vehicle involved had a single occupant who was not injured. No serious injuries were reported from the rollover.

Legal proceedings and representation

Woods entered a written plea of not guilty and requested a jury trial. He hired attorney Douglas Duncan to represent him. An arraignment is scheduled for April 23, though a judge said Woods does not need to attend in person.

Legal observers told Filmogaz.com that a plea bargain remains likely. Very few DUI cases proceed to a full jury trial, they added.

Treatment request and judge’s order

On April 1, Judge Darren Steele approved a defense motion allowing Woods to travel abroad for medical treatment. The motion cited a treating physician’s recommendation. It said the recommended facility could offer continuous monitoring and rapid adjustments to treatment in a controlled setting.

The filing also noted concerns about maintaining Woods’ privacy within the United States.

Reactions and context

Former athlete Darryl Strawberry commented on Woods’ struggles, describing them as signs of deep personal pain. Strawberry likened the situation to his own past battles with addiction.

Previous vehicle incidents

• February 23, 2021 – Los Angeles County crash. Woods’ SUV left the road, struck a tree and rolled. He suffered leg fractures and was found unconscious.
• May 29, 2017 – Found asleep at the wheel in Jupiter, Florida. A toxicology report showed multiple prescription drugs and THC. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
• November 27, 2009 – Crash near his Windermere mansion. Police reported he was unconscious. He was cited for careless driving shortly after a major personal scandal.
• March 27, 2026 – The recent two-vehicle rollover on Jupiter Island led to the current DUI and refusal-to-test charges.

Filmogaz.com obtained the body camera footage and the arrest affidavit on April 2. The affidavit was dated March 31 and describes officers’ observations and the evidence found at the scene.