Golf legend Tiger Woods is in custody after a rollover crash near his home, with police charging him with DUI-related offences, property damage and refusing to provide a urine sample.
Authorities say the incident unfolded Friday afternoon on a residential road in Jupiter Island, where Woods was reportedly driving at high speed in a 30mph zone.
Investigators say he attempted to overtake a truck towing a pressure-washing trailer but misjudged the move, clipping the back of the equipment and sending his Range Rover flipping onto its side.
Woods was alone in the vehicle and managed to crawl out through the passenger side. Neither he nor the other driver was injured.
At the scene, officers noted Woods appeared “lethargic,” prompting further checks. A breathalyser test showed no alcohol in his system, but police suspect he may have been impaired by medication or another substance.
Woods declined to provide a urine sample at the station, leading to an additional charge.
“He was cooperative but careful,” Sheriff John Budensiek told reporters, adding that investigators may never determine exactly what caused the impairment due to the refusal.
Police confirmed Woods would remain in custody for several hours and is being held separately from other inmates for safety reasons. Officials stressed that his high-profile status would not affect the legal process.
The crash adds to a history of well-documented incidents involving the 15-time major winner.
In 2017, Woods was arrested for DUI after being found asleep in his car with multiple drugs in his system, later entering rehabilitation for painkiller addiction.
Four years later, he survived a devastating crash in California that left him with serious leg injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
The latest episode comes just days after Woods returned to competitive golf, raising hopes of a comeback following months of injury setbacks, including back surgery and a torn Achilles. He had been considering whether to compete at the Masters next month.
Off the course, Woods has also been back in the public eye due to his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr..
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, a longtime friend, said he felt sorry for Woods following news of the crash, describing him as an “amazing person” going through a difficult period.
The case remains ongoing as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
