Professional golfer Tiger Woods was taken into custody Friday afternoon in Jupiter, Florida, following a traffic collision that authorities say involved excessive speed and suspected impairment. The Martin County Sheriff's Office released Woods' booking photograph hours after the arrest, showing the athlete staring directly ahead with a somber expression.
According to law enforcement officials, the incident occurred on a two-lane street when Woods' Range Rover struck a pickup truck that was turning into a driveway. The collision caused Woods' vehicle to overturn, landing on its side. Woods exited through the passenger window and remained at the scene until deputies arrived.
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek reported that Woods registered a 0.00 blood alcohol content on a breathalyzer test administered at the scene. However, deputies observed that Woods appeared impaired and lethargic upon their arrival. Sheriff Budensiek stated his belief that Woods was under the influence of medication at the time of the collision. Woods declined to provide a urine sample when transported to the police station.
Under Florida law, Woods must remain in custody for a minimum of eight hours following his arrest. Neither Woods nor the driver of the pickup truck sustained injuries in the collision.
This arrest represents Woods' second DUI-related incident. In 2017, authorities discovered Woods unconscious in his vehicle, leading to a reckless driving plea. Subsequent toxicology reports from that incident revealed the presence of multiple substances in his system, including Vicodin, Dilaudid, Xanax, Ambien, and THC.
Woods was also involved in a serious single-vehicle accident in 2021 that resulted in severe leg injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies faced criticism for their decision not to conduct blood testing following that collision.
The investigation into Friday's incident remains ongoing. Woods faces potential charges related to driving under the influence, though formal charges have not yet been filed. The Martin County Sheriff's Office continues to review evidence and witness statements from the collision.