Tiger Woods Released On Bail Following Florida Car Crash And DUI Arrest
Sports Updated: 28 March 2026 12:56 EAT
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Golf legend Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a rollover car crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, Friday afternoon. The 15-time major champion’s Land Rover overturned after clipping another vehicle as he attempted to overtake it on a narrow two-lane road near his home. Authorities said no one was seriously injured in the incident.
Woods was described by responding deputies as lethargic and showing signs of impairment at the scene. A roadside breathalyzer test showed zero alcohol, prompting officials to suspect that prescription medication or drugs may have contributed to his condition. He refused to provide a urine sample, which led to an additional charge of refusal to submit to a lawful test.
In addition to the DUI and refusal charges, Woods faces a property damage charge stemming from the crash. The driver of the other vehicle was reportedly slowing to enter a driveway when the incident occurred and was unharmed. Authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and toxicology results have not yet been released.
Woods was held in the Martin County Jail for the statutorily required minimum period of approximately eight hours before posting bond and being released late Friday night. Reports indicate he left through a back exit to avoid media attention, as law enforcement sought to minimize public disruption.
This is not Woods’s first serious traffic-related incident. In 2017, he was arrested for a DUI near his Jupiter Island home, a case that resulted in a plea to reckless driving. He also survived a major rollover crash in Southern California in 2021 that caused severe leg injuries but did not involve DUI charges.
Sheriff John Budensiek emphasized that while Woods’s breath test showed no alcohol, his behavior and refusal of further testing prompted the additional charges. The sheriff’s office confirmed that the investigation remains open and no further medical information has been publicly disclosed.
Public reaction has been intense, with social media and news outlets debating Woods’s decision to drive. Supporters expressed concern for his wellbeing, while critics questioned why a high-profile individual with the means for alternative transportation would put himself and others at risk. Legal experts note that under Florida law, refusal to submit to chemical testing carries penalties that could complicate Woods’s defense as the case proceeds.
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