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The Martin County Sheriff’s Office told WPTV that legendary golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident in Florida on Friday.
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An overturned vehicle was seen at the scene of the crash on Jupiter Island on Florida’s east coast.
Woods has been involved in high-profile car accidents in the past, from his infamous crash with a tree near his home in 2009 to a serious crash in 2021 that left him with serious injuries.
Here’s the latest on Woods’ condition after Friday’s crash:
more: A look back at Tiger Woods’ 2021 crash
Latest information on Tiger Woods’ car accident
Tuesday, March 31st
12:30pm: According to a full police report obtained by TMZ, Woods was reportedly “sweating profusely” despite the air conditioning running in the car. When Woods removed his sunglasses during the investigation, his eyes appeared “bloodshot and glassy” and his pupils were “extremely dilated.” Police also asked Woods if he was taking any medication, at which point Woods said he was taking “a little bit.”
9:30am: TMZ reports that Woods claims he was taking two hydrocodone pills and was distracted by his cell phone and radio at the time of the accident.
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Sunday, March 29th
12:20pm: The New York Post reported that Woods was “driving like a bat out of hell” as he left his Florida enclave on Friday afternoon. Woods has a reputation for being a reckless driver, the Daily Mail reported.
“The man is a terrible driver… frequently drives like a bat out of hell down roads where lawn services are parked with heavy equipment,” a former employee of the golf icon told the Daily Mail.
12pm: Photos of Woods returning to his luxurious mansion were released on Saturday, 12 hours after he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
Friday, March 27th
(all eastern)
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5:15pm: Mr. Woods is not required to submit to a toxicology report, so the public will never know what substances he allegedly ingested.
5:10pm: Here is a replay of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office press conference regarding Woods’ car accident.
5:05pm: Woods was the only person in the Land Rover. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said the man crawled out of the passenger door after the crash and appeared “lethargic.” Although he is currently in jail, the Martin County Sheriff’s Department emphasized that he will not be released into the general population. No one was injured in the crash, but the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said there likely would have been no injuries if another car had been in the opposite lane of Woods and the Pressure Clear truck.
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5:04pm: Woods was arrested for showing signs of impairment. He passed a breathalyzer test. However, he refused to undergo a urine analysis test. He was charged with two misdemeanor counts. One was for drunk driving and the other was for refusing to submit to a urine analysis test.
5:03pm: The Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported that the driver of the Land Rover, believed to be Woods, appeared to be impaired.
5:01pm: The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is holding a press conference regarding the crash involving Woods’ Land Rover and a decompression truck.
5pm: Let’s take a look at the collision again.
4:50pm: Donald Trump spoke out about Woods’ plight. There was no update on Woods’ condition. However, he expressed his condolences to a “really close friend.”
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“I feel so bad…a really close friend, a great person, a wonderful person,” Trump said. “He’s got a little problem.”
4:40pm: According to the New York Post, neither Woods’ girlfriend Vanessa Trump nor his daughter Kai Trump were in the car with Woods. It’s unclear if Woods was in the car with anyone else.
4:30pm:Jupiter Island, the site of Woods’ accident, is about 25 miles north of Palm Beach Gardens, the venue for the TMRW Golf League, where Woods was eliminated on Tuesday.
4:15pm: Woods was involved in a two-car crash. A black Range Rover ended up on its side, and Yahoo Sports reported the crash occurred near 281 Beach Road, about four miles north of Woods’ residence.
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4pm: Here’s what happened after the accident involving the car Woods was riding in.
3:45pm: Witnesses told TMZ Sports it appears two cars were involved in the collision. No one appeared to be seriously injured, and TMZ Sports reported that Woods appeared “okay” at the scene.
3:40pm: Martin County Fire Rescue officials told CBS 12 that one person is stable, but the other person refused to go to the hospital after the accident. Marin County Fire Rescue said no injuries were reported in the wreck.
3:30pm: The Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WPTV that Woods was involved in a crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, just after 2 p.m. ET. Images taken by WPTV showed the vehicle lying on its side.
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There is no word on Woods’ condition at this time, but the county sheriff is scheduled to speak to reporters at 5 p.m. ET.
Woods has been out of competitive golf for more than a year due to surgery on his Achilles tendon and back, and has been talked about as making a comeback. Woods returned to competition in the indoor golf league TGL earlier this week and confirmed he is hitting balls on live courses, but has not committed to playing in the Masters in early April.
Details about Tiger Woods’ car accident
Woods was involved in a two-car collision that resulted in his car, a Range Rover, flipping over. The accident occurred just after 2 p.m. ET on Jupiter Island, a quiet suburb in Martin County, Florida.
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The accident investigation revealed that the pickup truck was attempting to turn onto Beach Road and was slowing down toward the turn. The pickup truck driver noticed Woods’ Range Rover traveling at a high rate of speed and attempted to swerve onto the shoulder of the road. Beach Road is a narrow two-lane thoroughfare, and drivers were unable to clear Woods’ car. He clipped the back end of the trailer and spun the car into the driver’s side window.
Woods escaped the wreckage by crawling into the passenger side of the car. He appeared lethargic at the scene and officers believe he showed signs of impairment. Woods underwent a series of roadside tests and was subsequently charged with DUI, criminal damage to property and refusing to submit to a legal test. He blew a 0.00 on a breathalyzer but refused a urine test while in jail.
No injuries were reported at the scene following the accident. Woods was held in jail for eight hours, as is customary in Florida. He was formally charged with two misdemeanors. One was for drunk driving with property damage, and the other was for refusing to submit to a lawful test.
What crime is Tiger Woods accused of?
Mr. Woods was arrested after the accident. He was summarily indicted on two misdemeanor charges. One was for drunk driving with property damage, and the other was for refusing to submit to a lawful test. he will be held for at least 8 hours
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Woods is charged with two misdemeanor counts and one count of DUI with property. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said he will be held for at least eight hours.
Was Tiger Woods drunk?
Woods passed the breathalyzer test with a score of 0.00. He showed signs of impairment, but they did not appear to be related to drinking.
What influenced Tiger Woods?
It is unclear what substance Woods allegedly ingested. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the man refused to take a urine test, saying he was “cooperative but not intending to incriminate himself.”
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Woods was summarily charged with refusing to submit to a lawful test. Since he is not required to submit a urine test, the public will not know what Woods ingested unless he self-reports the substance.
Is Tiger Woods in prison?
Woods has been released from prison and is currently not in police custody.
Woods was taken to prison. He was forced to remain in jail for several hours after being booked. Florida law requires people arrested for drunk driving to remain in jail for eight hours. The accident occurred just after 2:00 p.m. ET. Woods was expected to remain in jail until at least 10 p.m. ET, but it’s unclear exactly when he was arrested. By 11:28 p.m. ET, when the video above was posted, he was out.
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tiger woods mugshot
Here is Woods’ mug shot released as a result of his arrest.
What car did Tiger Woods drive?
Woods was driving a matte black Range Rover. He got out of the passenger seat of the overturned car. The extent of damage to the vehicle is unknown, but images of the overturned vehicle suggest it sustained significant damage.
Was Tiger Woods injured?
Neither Woods nor the driver of the other vehicle were injured in the collision. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said this was a fortunate outcome. If there had been someone in the opposite lane, things could have taken a much more tragic turn.
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“If someone had moved in the opposite direction, there would have been no conversation that there were no injuries,” said Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek. “This could have been much worse.”
Was anyone else injured?
No one was injured in the crash in which Woods’ car was recovered.
What is hydrocodone?
Hydrocodone tablets are an opioid that people use to relieve chronic pain. Hydrocodone can become addictive if someone takes too much or uses the drug differently than prescribed.
Tiger Woods’ car accident history
Woods has a checkered history with driving violations. In 2009, he was charged with careless driving after crashing his SUV into a fire hydrant and a tree outside his then Windermere home.
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Eight years later, Woods was arrested for drunk driving in May 2017 and pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a police officer found him asleep behind the wheel of a park vehicle in Jupiter.
Woods most recently made headlines in February 2021 when he was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident that left him with serious foot and ankle injuries. Authorities found no evidence that Woods was under the influence of any substances. Authorities extricated Woods from the car in the “jaws of life,” and Woods sustained three “traumatic-level injuries.” As a result of the accident, Woods suffered upper and lower fibula and tibia fractures, as well as a shattered ankle. Woods underwent surgery to repair the injury and missed 10 months before returning to the ice.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva later told the Los Angeles Times that Woods was “lucky to be alive” after the 2021 car crash.
This story will be updated.
