The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred shortly before 2:00 PM local time. Officials reported that Woods’ vehicle clipped the back of a trailer, swerved, and rolled onto its side before sliding to a stop.
Woods was alone in the vehicle at the time of the crash. He managed to exit through the passenger-side door. Neither he nor the driver of the other vehicle was seriously injured, and no hospitalizations were required.
Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods appeared “lethargic” and “visually impaired” at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that Woods passed a breathalyzer test, recording a 0.00% blood alcohol level. However, investigators believe he may have been under the influence of medication or another substance.
Woods declined to take a urinalysis test. As a result, he was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Following Florida’s mandatory eight-hour hold for DUI arrests, Woods was booked into the Martin County Jail and released on bail early Saturday morning.
This marks the third major driving-related incident involving Woods. He was previously arrested in 2017 for DUI, which he later attributed to prescription medication. In 2021, he was involved in a serious single-car crash in Los Angeles that resulted in significant injuries.
The latest incident raises new concerns about Woods’ immediate future in professional golf. The 50-year-old had been preparing for a possible return at The Masters, scheduled for April 9–12, 2026, following recent recovery from back surgery and a ruptured Achilles tendon. His participation in the tournament is now uncertain.
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