TLDR;
The Martin County Sheriff's Office provided details regarding Tiger Woods' recent DUI arrest. Woods was arrested after an incident where his Land Rover clipped a pressure cleaner trailer, leading to his vehicle rolling over. While no injuries were reported, Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested after failing roadside tests. A breathalyzer test showed no alcohol, but Woods refused a urinalysis, resulting in charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
- Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI with property damage and refusing a test.
- The incident involved his car clipping a trailer, causing it to roll over.
- No injuries were reported, and Woods' breathalyzer test was 0.00.
Initial Investigation and Request for Assistance [0:00]
The investigation began after a pickup truck pulling a pressure cleaner trailer and Tiger Woods' rolled-over Land Rover were found. Initially, there was suspicion that Woods was impaired. Due to the Martin County Sheriff's Office having more experience with traffic crashes, the Jupile Police Department requested their assistance.
Details of the Incident [0:40]
Shortly before 2:00 AM, a pressure cleaner truck with a trailer was heading north on South Beach Road, slowing down to turn into a driveway. The driver noticed a dark-colored Land Rover, driven by Tiger Woods, approaching rapidly from behind. Woods attempted to avoid a collision but clipped the trailer, causing his Land Rover to roll onto the driver's side. Woods crawled out of the passenger door and was identified.
DUI Investigation and Arrest [1:55]
DUI investigators at the scene observed signs of impairment in Woods. After conducting roadside tests, they arrested him and took him to the Martin County Jail. Although Woods explained his injuries and surgeries, the investigators still performed in-depth tests. At the jail, Woods' breathalyzer test registered 0.00, indicating no alcohol. However, he refused to provide a urine sample, leading to the charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Additional Details and Questions [2:58]
Both vehicles were traveling northbound on South Beach Road. The truck was slowing to pull over when Woods, overtaking at high speed, clipped the trailer. Woods' vehicle rolled onto the driver's door and slid up the road. The speed limit was 30 mph, and photos would show the extent of the crash. Woods was cooperative but careful not to incriminate himself, refusing the urine test at the jail. Florida law requires incarceration for at least eight hours post-DUI arrest, so Woods would be held for that duration before being released on bond.
Injuries and Impairment [4:49]
The driver of the pressure washer was uninjured. Woods' breathalyzer result was zero, leading experts to believe he was impaired by medication or drugs. Woods cooperated with the breathalyzer but refused the urine test. There will be no follow-up testing due to Woods' right to refuse. Refusing the test is a misdemeanor, not a felony.
Treatment in Jail and Evidence [5:56]
Woods is not receiving preferential treatment in jail. The sheriff's office is ensuring his safety by keeping him separate from the general population. No drugs or medication were found in the car. Woods was not visibly injured but appeared lethargic, believed to be due to the substance he was intoxicated on.
Additional Information [6:47]
Woods was alone in the car. It is unknown if he was wearing a seatbelt, but he crawled out of the passenger door before law enforcement arrived. No one else was injured due to the crash. The situation could have been much worse if there had been oncoming traffic on the two-lane road.
