Key Points
- Rollover SUV crash on Jupiter Island’s Beach Road; Woods exited through passenger window; no serious injuries reported.
- Officials said Woods appeared impaired, failed field sobriety tests, and was arrested for DUI plus urine-test refusal.
- Breathalyzer read 0.00% alcohol; deputies suspect medication and considered his recent surgeries during their assessment.
TIGER Woods was involved in a rollover crash Friday on Jupiter Island, Florida, according to local law enforcement.
Authorities said the accident happened on Beach Road, and details about what caused the crash have not yet been released, according to WPTV.
An eyewitness told TMZ Sports that two vehicles appeared to be involved and that it did not look like anyone suffered serious injuries. The witness also said Woods was seen at the scene and appeared to be okay..
Photos shared by local outlet WPTV showed an SUV resting on its driver’s side near a flat-bed truck.
The incident comes as fans continue to speculate about Woods’ possible return to competitive golf.
The 50-year-old star has been recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered a little over a year ago, along with back surgery late last year. Earlier this week, he competed in the TGL finals for his Jupiter Links GC team.
The crash also brings renewed attention to Woods’ serious 2021 car accident in California, which left him with major leg injuries.
UPDATE: Authorities say Woods exited the vehicle through the passenger-side window before deputies arrived at the scene.
During a press conference, officials said Woods appeared impaired and lethargic. An alcohol test reportedly registered 0.00%, and investigators said they believe medication, not alcohol, may have been a factor.
Woods was arrested on charges related to DUI and refusal to submit to a urine test after allegedly declining further testing at the station.
Officials also noted that Woods mentioned having undergone multiple surgeries, which they considered during their assessment, though they said he did not pass field sobriety tests.
The good news: no injuries were reported for either Woods or the other driver involved.
Why This Matters
The arrest underscores that Woods’ health and medication issues could jeopardize his comeback, intensify scrutiny of celebrity driving incidents, and raise safety, legal and sponsorship concerns across the golf world.
