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Tiger Woods told police he was looking at his phone before Florida crash

A police affidavit says Tiger Woods told deputies he was distracted by his phone and changing the radio when a truck slowed and his Land Rover rolled in Florida; officers found pain pills and observed signs of impairment, and he was arrested on suspicion of DUI but released on bail.

Mar 31st 2026 · United States

Insights

  • Woods told officers he was looking at his phone and changing the radio before the truck ahead slowed.
  • A probable cause affidavit says two hydrocodone pills were found in his pocket and he admitted taking medication that morning.
  • Officers reported he appeared lethargic, sweating, with bloodshot, glassy eyes and extremely dilated pupils.
  • Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover rolled near his Jupiter Island home and was released on bail the same night.
  • No one was injured and Woods said he expects to be ready for the Masters; an officer concluded his normal faculties were impaired.

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