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Video shows the moments after Tiger Woods' crash and DUI arrest

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The Martin County Sheriff's Office in South Florida on Thursday released body camera video showing the moments after golfing legend Tiger Woods crashed his Range Rover on Jupiter Island last week, prompting his arrest on suspicion of DUI.

WATCH BELOW: Tiger Woods DUI arrest captured on body cam video

Tiger Woods DUI arrest captured on body cam video

The incident occurred Friday at about 2 p.m., when Woods was driving behind a truck with a trailer. When the trailer slowed, Woods attempted to pass, crossing over a double solid line into oncoming traffic. The front-right of his SUV collided with the trailer's left rear fender, flipping onto the driver's side.

The arrest affidavit stated that Woods told the responding deputy that he had looked down at his cellphone and did not realize the trailer had slowed. The truck driver confirmed he was slowing to make a right turn into a driveway with his turn signal on, and said Woods' SUV must not have seen him.

According to the report, after the crash, the truck driver helped Woods out of his vehicle. Woods appeared lethargic and moved slowly but was "extremely alert" during the investigation.

The deputy observed "several signs of impairment", including profuse sweating and difficulty performing coordination tests. Woods reportedly had hiccups throughout the investigation.

Video released Thursday showed a law enforcement officer who responded to the scene asking Woods if he was in any type of pain after the crash.

"Nope," Woods replied.

The arrest report said Woods, wearing a compression sock on his right knee, appeared to limp and stumble during a field sobriety test. He told the deputy he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg, and his ankle seizes while walking.

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When asked to remove his sunglasses, the deputy noted that Woods' eyes were "bloodshot and glassy" with dilated pupils.

Woods stated he had not consumed alcohol, but when asked if he had consumed any prescription medication, he stated: "I take a few."

During a search, deputies found two pills of hydrocodone in Woods' pocket, and Woods refused to provide a urine sample. The deputy concluded that Woods’ normal faculties were impaired, making him unable to operate a vehicle safely.

Body camera video provided by the Martin County Sheriff's Office shows two pills that were in Tiger Woods' possession at the time of his arrest on March 27, 2026.
Body camera video provided by the Martin County Sheriff's Office shows two pills that were in Tiger Woods' possession at the time of his arrest on March 27, 2026.

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Woods faces charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit a breath test. He posted $1,150 bail and left custody at about 11 p.m. Friday.

According to court records filed Tuesday, Woods submitted a written plea of not guilty and a waiver of arraignment. A Martin County judge on Wednesday granted a motion for Woods to travel out of the country to seek treatment.

An arraignment hearing was scheduled for Woods on April 23. A docket sounding is set for May 5.

This story was originally published by Scott Sutton with the Scripps News Group in West Palm Beach.