Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI, Hydrocodone Found in Pocket

Police report details Woods' account of car crash and impaired condition

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:49pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting the scene of Tiger Woods' car crash, with the vehicle and surrounding elements broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the car crash involving Tiger Woods captures the chaotic and fragmented nature of the incident.Jupiter Island Today

Tiger Woods was arrested on Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida for DUI and refusal to submit to a urine test. According to the police report, Woods said he was distracted by his phone and radio when he clipped the back of a truck, causing his SUV to flip on its side. Police found two Hydrocodone pills on Woods and observed him as 'lethargic and slow' with 'bloodshot and glassy' eyes during field sobriety tests, though he passed a breathalyzer. Woods was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about Woods' health and potential substance abuse issues, which could impact his professional golf career. It also highlights the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, an ongoing public safety issue that affects many communities.

The details

According to the police report, Woods told officers he was driving from his nearby home and had been 'looking down at his phone and changing the radio station' when he failed to notice a pickup truck ahead of him slowing to turn into a driveway. Woods said he tried to overtake the truck, crossing a 'no passing' line, but ended up clipping the back of the trailer, causing his Range Rover to flip on its side. When police arrived, they observed Woods as 'alert' but 'sweating profusely,' 'lethargic and slow,' and 'stumbling' as he walked with a limp. They also found two Hydrocodone pills in his pocket. Woods admitted to taking prescribed medication that morning but denied consuming alcohol or illegal substances. He proceeded to fail multiple field sobriety tests, with police noting his eyes appeared 'bloodshot and glassy' with 'extremely dilated' pupils. While Woods passed a breathalyzer, he refused a urine test, leading to the DUI charge.

  • On Friday around 2 p.m. ET, Woods was involved in a two-car collision in Jupiter Island, Florida.
  • Woods was arrested shortly after 3 p.m. ET on Friday.
  • Woods spent around eight hours in jail before being released on bond.
  • Woods has a scheduled court date of April 23 at 8:30 a.m.

The players

Tiger Woods

A professional golfer who was arrested for DUI and refusal to submit to a lawful test after a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida.

Jeremy Bullard

The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash, who helped Woods get out of his overturned SUV.

Tatiana Levenar

The sheriff who reported that she believed Woods' 'normal faculties were impaired and he was unable to safely operate the motor vehicle.'

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What they’re saying

“Told police was distracted by radio / phone and didn't realize until it was too late to avoid collision”

— Tiger Woods

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on April 23 whether to allow Woods out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident raises serious concerns about Woods' health and potential substance abuse issues, which could jeopardize his professional golf career. It also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, an ongoing public safety problem that affects many communities.