Tiger Woods Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Car Crash

The golf legend was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident in Florida.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 11:00pm

Tiger Woods was arrested on Friday after a car crash in which his Land Rover struck another vehicle and rolled over on a road near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida. Authorities said Woods showed signs of impairment and was charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Why it matters

This is the third time Woods has been involved in a car crash, raising concerns about his health and ability to safely operate a vehicle. The incident also comes as Woods has been working to make a comeback in golf after a series of injuries and personal struggles.

The details

According to the Martin County Sheriff, Woods attempted to pass a pressure cleaner truck while driving on a two-lane road, swerved to avoid a collision, and clipped the back end of the truck's trailer, causing his vehicle to roll onto its driver's side. Woods was able to crawl out of the passenger side and was not injured, nor was the other driver. Investigators at the scene found Woods to be showing signs of impairment, and he refused to take a urine test after a breathalyzer test came back negative.

  • The crash occurred just after 2 p.m. on March 27, 2026.
  • Woods was arrested at the scene of the crash.

The players

Tiger Woods

A professional golfer who has won 82 PGA Tour events, tied for the all-time record, and 15 major championships. Woods has been involved in multiple car crashes in recent years, raising concerns about his health and ability to safely operate a vehicle.

John Budensiek

The Martin County Sheriff who reported the details of the crash and Woods' arrest.

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What they’re saying

“Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested Friday at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, authorities said.”

— John Budensiek, Martin County Sheriff

What’s next

Woods faces misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. The incident will likely raise further questions about his health and ability to safely return to professional golf.

The takeaway

This latest car crash involving Tiger Woods underscores the ongoing challenges he has faced both on and off the golf course in recent years. The incident raises concerns about his well-being and judgment, and could further complicate his efforts to make a comeback in the sport he once dominated.