Golf legend Tiger Woods has been released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office said the 15-time major champion was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Woods, 50, rolled his Land Rover after clipping a truck in Jupiter Island on Friday afternoon, according to Sheriff John Budensiek, who said officers had not suspected him of impairment by alcohol but possibly by an unknown substance.
Woods, who had to crawl out of the passenger door, passed a breathalyser test after the crash before refusing a urine test. No-one was injured. He was kept in jail for eight hours - the minimum allowed under state law - before being released on bail.
Budensiek said the crash happened after Woods allegedly attempted to overtake a pressure cleaner truck at a high rate of speed. DUI investigators at the scene reported Woods showing signs of impairment, but he passed the breathalyser test with triple zeros.
In a statement, Woods explained the injuries and surgeries he has had, which were taken into account by authorities. He was cooperative and was informed of the legal consequences of refusing to submit to a urine test, which will lead to a misdemeanor charge.
This recent incident is a significant setback for Woods, who was recovering from multiple injuries and attempting to prepare for the upcoming Masters tournament. He has previously faced legal troubles related to driving and personal conduct in recent years, marking another chapter in a tumultuous trajectory for the iconic golfer.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office said the 15-time major champion was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Woods, 50, rolled his Land Rover after clipping a truck in Jupiter Island on Friday afternoon, according to Sheriff John Budensiek, who said officers had not suspected him of impairment by alcohol but possibly by an unknown substance.
Woods, who had to crawl out of the passenger door, passed a breathalyser test after the crash before refusing a urine test. No-one was injured. He was kept in jail for eight hours - the minimum allowed under state law - before being released on bail.
Budensiek said the crash happened after Woods allegedly attempted to overtake a pressure cleaner truck at a high rate of speed. DUI investigators at the scene reported Woods showing signs of impairment, but he passed the breathalyser test with triple zeros.
In a statement, Woods explained the injuries and surgeries he has had, which were taken into account by authorities. He was cooperative and was informed of the legal consequences of refusing to submit to a urine test, which will lead to a misdemeanor charge.
This recent incident is a significant setback for Woods, who was recovering from multiple injuries and attempting to prepare for the upcoming Masters tournament. He has previously faced legal troubles related to driving and personal conduct in recent years, marking another chapter in a tumultuous trajectory for the iconic golfer.
