Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a single-vehicle accident in Florida, authorities confirmed.
Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a car crash in Martin County, Florida, on Friday, according to authorities.
The golf legend struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover at the scene of the accident. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Woods showed signs of impairment when officers arrived at the location.
Woods was not injured in the incident, the sheriff’s office stated. He was taken into custody and faces DUI charges stemming from the investigation.
Details of the Incident
The single-vehicle accident occurred when Woods’ Land Rover struck another vehicle before rolling. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, where officers observed indicators of impairment during their assessment of the golf legend.
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. No information was released regarding the condition of the occupants of the other vehicle involved in the collision.
This incident marks a significant moment for Woods, who has been working on his comeback to competitive golf in recent years following multiple surgeries and personal challenges.
Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment Friday at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, authorities said.
Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said Woods was not injured. pic.twitter.com/uMBHIZNE0k
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