Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI: Bodycam Footage and Legal Proceedings Revealed
Newly released bodycam footage captures the moment when golf icon Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida. Woods, 50, pleaded not guilty to the charges and opted for a jury trial. He announced on social media that he will be taking a break to focus on his health and seek treatment. The PGA Tour and other organizations expressed their support for Woods during this challenging time.
The crash occurred on South Beach Road in Hobe Sound, where Woods was driving a black Land Rover SUV. He attempted to pass a Ford F-150 with a trailer, resulting in a collision that caused the SUV to flip onto its side. Woods admitted to deputies that he was distracted by his cellphone and adjusting the radio, leading to the crash. He displayed signs of impairment, and two pills identified as hydrocodone were found in his possession.
Despite registering a 0.000 blood-alcohol content in breath tests, Woods was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to drug testing. He cited significant medical issues and past surgeries as contributing factors to his impaired faculties. A judge granted Woods permission to travel abroad for inpatient treatment.
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