Golf legend Tiger Woods expressed shock upon his arrest for driving under the influence following a rollover crash final Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida.
The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. ET when Woods’ Land Rover SUV clipped the rear of a truck and overturned on its facet. No accidents have been reported. Woods advised deputies he had been taking a look at his cellphone and adjusting the radio when the collision occurred.
Bodycam footage launched by the Martin County Sheriff’s Workplace captured Woods, moments after the crash, ending a cellphone name and informing a deputy, “I was just talking to the president.” He was heard saying “Thanks a lot” in the course of the dialog, although the decision itself was not recorded.
It stays unclear whether or not he referred to President Donald Trump, whose former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump, has been romantically linked to Woods.
Woods, 50, failed a discipline sobriety check, throughout which he exhibited impairment indicators, together with hiccupping and problem following directions. He attributed his unsteady gait to seven again surgical procedures and greater than 20 procedures on his proper leg and ankle.
Deputies found two white pills in his pocket, which he recognized as Norco, a painkiller containing hydrocodone. He acknowledged taking prescription drugs earlier however denied alcohol consumption. A Breathalyzer check returned unfavorable for alcohol, but he refused a urine check, leading to an extra misdemeanor cost underneath Florida regulation.
Within the patrol automotive, footage confirmed Woods showing to nod off. On the sheriff’s workplace, he maintained he was not drunk however on prescription remedy. He was launched on bail after eight hours and later fined $163, with a careless driving quotation added.
Woods pleaded not responsible to DUI on Wednesday.
Shortly after, he introduced he would step away indefinitely from aggressive golf to seek treatment and prioritize his well being.
Woods has since obtained courtroom approval to pursue outpatient care abroad.
