Tiger Woods Arrested After Florida Rollover Crash

Bodycam footage shows deputies handcuffing the golfer and finding pills in his pocket

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:22pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffed wrists against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The dramatic arrest of a high-profile athlete exposes the harsh realities of impaired driving and the legal consequences that can follow.Jupiter Island Today

Bodycam footage released by the Martin County Sheriff's Office shows Tiger Woods being arrested and handcuffed after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida. The video shows deputies conducting a sobriety test on Woods, who told them he had taken 'a few' medications earlier in the day. Authorities found two white pills in Woods' pocket, which he identified as the painkiller Norco. Woods, who has undergone multiple surgeries on his back and leg, pleaded not guilty to suspicion of driving under the influence.

Why it matters

As one of the most famous athletes in the world, Tiger Woods' arrest for suspected impaired driving raises concerns about public safety and the challenges he faces with managing his injuries and medications. The incident also highlights ongoing debates around Florida's laws regarding refusal of sobriety tests.

The details

The bodycam footage shows a sheriff's deputy conducting a sobriety test on Woods after his SUV clipped the back of a truck and rolled onto its side on a residential road. Woods told deputies he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station when the crash occurred. No one was injured. During the test, deputies noticed Woods limping and had a compression sock on his right leg, which he said was due to seven back surgeries and over 20 surgeries on his right leg. Woods continuously moved his head during the test, despite being told to keep it straight. The deputy then arrested Woods for DUI, stating his 'normal faculties were impaired.' Authorities searched Woods' pockets and found two white pills, which he identified as the painkiller Norco.

  • On March 27, 2026, Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida.
  • On April 2, 2026, the Martin County Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage of Woods' arrest following the crash.

The players

Tiger Woods

A 50-year-old professional golfer who is considered one of the most influential and recognizable athletes in the world. Woods has won 15 major championships and is a 5-time Masters champion, but his career has been hampered by injuries that have required numerous surgeries.

Deputy Tatiana Levenar

A Martin County Sheriff's deputy who conducted the sobriety test on Tiger Woods and arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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What they’re saying

“I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you're under an unknown substance, so at this time you're under arrest for DUI.”

— Deputy Tatiana Levenar, Martin County Sheriff's Deputy

“I'm being arrested?”

— Tiger Woods

“That's a Norco.”

— Tiger Woods

What’s next

Woods pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge on Tuesday and said he would be stepping away indefinitely 'to seek treatment and focus on my health.' The judge in the case will decide on a future court date to hear the charges against Woods.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges Tiger Woods faces in managing his injuries and medications, as well as the broader public safety concerns around impaired driving. It also raises questions about Florida's laws regarding refusal of sobriety tests, which were recently changed to make it a misdemeanor offense even for a first offense.