Newly released bodycam footage captures the moment golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested on DUI charges following a crash in Florida.
Videos released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and shared by local media WPBFthey show Woods talking to officers, undergoing field sobriety tests and being taken into custody.
Details of the accident and arrest
The incident occurred on March 27 in Jupiter Island, Florida, when a Ford F-150 pickup slowed and turned into a driveway.
According to investigators, Woods, who was driving a black Land Rover behind the pickup, crossed a double solid line into oncoming traffic before colliding with another vehicle and flipping his SUV onto its side.
Woods later told deputies he was looking at his phone and adjusting the radio moments before the crash.
Sobriety tests and charges
Bodycam footage shows Woods participating in field sobriety tests prior to his arrest. It was later placed on the back of a patrol car, as seen in dashcam footage.
Authorities said Woods passed a breathalyzer test that did not show alcohol in his system. But he refused to submit to a urinalysis test at the county jail and told officers he had taken painkillers earlier in the day.
He was charged with DUI and refusal to submit to a DUI test along with DUI involving property damage.
Legal response and lawsuit
On March 31, Woods entered a not guilty plea through his attorney, Doug Duncan.
He waived the charges, requested a jury trial and did not participate in some pretrial proceedings. He was released on $1,150 bail the night of his arrest, court records show.
Statements and treatment plans
After the plea, Woods released a statement about X, saying he would retire from public life to focus on his health.
“It’s imperative that I prioritize my well-being and work towards a permanent recovery,” he said.
On April 1, a judge approved Woods’ request to travel abroad for comprehensive inpatient treatment, according to court filings.
What comes next
Woods is expected to face further court proceedings, with an arraignment scheduled for April 23.
The release of the body camera footage gives new visibility to the case as the investigation and trial continue.
