Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Suspicion After Florida Car Crash

JUPITER, FL – Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle rollover accident in Jupiter Island, Florida. The incident, which occurred on South Beach Road, has raised concerns about the 48-year-old’s well-being and future participation in upcoming tournaments, including the Masters.

According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, Woods was driving a Land Rover when he clipped the back of a pickup truck pulling a small trailer around 2:00 PM local time. The collision caused the Land Rover to overturn, coming to rest on its side. Fortunately, neither Woods nor the driver of the pickup truck sustained injuries in the crash. CNN provided initial details of the incident.

Signs of Impairment and Arrest

Sheriff Budensiek stated that Woods exhibited signs of impairment at the scene. “Our DUI investigators came to the scene here. And Mr. Woods did exemplify the signs of impairment,” Budensiek told reporters. Although Woods passed a breathalyzer test with a reading of 0.00 blood alcohol content, he refused to submit to a urine test. He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. He remains in custody, with an expected minimum hold of eight hours, as per the sheriff’s announcement. Yahoo Sports confirmed these details.

Investigators reported that Woods appeared to be driving at a high rate of speed and was overtaking the pickup truck when the accident occurred. The driver of the pickup truck attempted to move to the side of the road to avoid the collision, but the two-lane road lacked a shoulder, limiting his ability to maneuver.

A History of Accidents

This is not the first time Woods has been involved in a high-profile car accident. In February 2021, he suffered severe injuries to his right leg in a single-car crash near Los Angeles, requiring extensive surgery and a lengthy recovery period. Prior incidents include a 2009 crash where he sustained facial cuts and a 2017 incident where he was found unconscious behind the wheel of his vehicle, later attributed to drug use. These past events add another layer of concern to Friday’s incident.

Woods recently returned to competitive golf, participating in the TGL indoor golf final just days before the crash. His appearance marked his first return to professional play since undergoing back surgery in October and a ruptured Achilles tendon in March 2025. The latest incident casts doubt on his ability to compete in the upcoming Masters tournament, a major event he has won five times.

Investigation Details

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed that Woods was overtaking the pickup truck at a high speed shortly before the crash. The driver of the truck was slowing down to turn into a driveway when he noticed Woods’ Land Rover rapidly approaching. The sheriff’s office released photos of the overturned vehicle, showing the extent of the damage. Images from the scene were widely circulated on social media.

Woods was described as “cooperative but not trying to incriminate himself” by Sheriff Budensiek. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and are considering the possibility that Woods may have been under the influence of medication or drugs, despite the negative breathalyzer result.

What’s Next

The immediate future for Tiger Woods remains uncertain. He will be held in custody for at least eight hours, and faces potential legal ramifications depending on the outcome of the investigation. The incident undoubtedly raises questions about his health and ability to continue competing at the highest level of professional golf. Further updates will be provided as they become available from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and Woods’ representatives.

The golf world awaits further details and will be closely watching how this situation unfolds, particularly as the Masters Tournament approaches.