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We have new information about the events leading up to Tiger Woods’ latest DUI arrest.
As you’ve likely heard by now, the golf legend rolled his SUV in Jupiter, Florida last week, and police took him into custody after he exhibited “signs of impairment” in the wake of the accident
Now, police have released bodycam footage from Tiger’s arrest.
The video, released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, captures Woods on the roadside talking with officers after the rollover, his black Land Rover on its side in the road.
At one point, Woods is heard telling deputies how the crash unfolded.
“I looked down at my phone and all of a sudden, boom,” Tiger says in the footage, describing why he lost control of the vehicle.
According to law enforcement at the scene, Woods appeared visibly impaired when deputies arrived.
Officers described him as sweaty and unsteady, with “bloodshot and glassy” eyes in the moments after the crash.
Deputies also say he had difficulty completing coordination exercises during field sobriety tests,
They later revealed that two pills identified as hydrocodone — a prescription opioid pain medication — were found in his pocket and collected as evidence.
Despite these observations, Woods told officers he had neither taken illegal drugs nor consumed alcohol and instead attributed the wreck to distraction.
Woods, 50, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of DUI involving property damage and was held for several hours before being released.
He later pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge.
In a public statement following the arrest, Woods acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and announced he would be stepping away from professional golf to focus on his health and seek treatment.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” he wrote, adding that he was committed to prioritizing his well-being.
The crash, which occurred while Woods was attempting to pass a truck, caused significant damage but did not result in serious physical injury to him or another driver involved.
Woods has been preparing for upcoming legal proceedings, and a judge recently granted his request to travel abroad for treatment, citing privacy concerns .
Woods’ legal team has stated that the decision would aid in the golfer’s recovery.
For now, the newly released body-cam footage adds another layer to the ongoing case, showing the moments immediately after the crash and the explanation Woods offered to officers on the scene.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
