Tiger Woods was reportedly carrying prescription opioid pills when he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a rollover crash in Florida last week.
According to The Gateway Pundit, Woods, 50, was involved in a serious rollover accident on Friday afternoon in Jupiter, Florida, after his Land Rover allegedly struck a pressure cleaner truck while he attempted to pass at high speed. He was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI, despite registering a 0.00 on a breathalyzer test, after refusing to submit to a urinalysis as required under state law, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek stated at a press conference.
Authorities say Woods swerved, collided with the truck, and rolled his vehicle, with deputies noting he showed signs of impairment at the scene. He was transported to the Martin County Jail on Friday and released later that night, as the incident immediately raised questions about substance use and personal responsibility.
Newly revealed arrest records now indicate that officers discovered two white pills in Woods pocket, later identified as Hydrocodone, a controlled opiate painkiller. Police seized two hydrocodone pills from Tiger Woods, whose eyes were bloodshot and glassy after wreck, arrest affidavit reveals, Fox reported, underscoring the seriousness of the allegations.
Woods has reportedly claimed he was distracted by his cellphone at the time of the crash, insisting he was focused on his device rather than impaired by substances. According to the document, Woods was sweating heavily when officers arrived and displayed lethargic and slow movements, TMZ reports, behavior that typically raises red flags for law enforcement.
His eyes were described as bloodshot and glassy with his pupils extremely dilated, indicators often associated with drug influence rather than simple distraction. When asked about prescription medications, he told officers, I take a few, a vague admission that will likely draw further scrutiny.
During a search of Woods person, the deputy stated they located two white pills inside his left pants pocket with the marks M367 revealed to be hydrocodone, an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, TMZ added, noting he suffered a persistent bout of hiccups throughout the investigation. Woods also claimed he was busy looking at his cell phone and changing the radio station and didnt realize the car in front of him had slowed down until it was too late, with damage to the truck and pressure washer trailer estimated at $5,000, a costly reminder that personal accountability on the road is non-negotiable, regardless of fame or status.
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