Bodycam footage shows stunned Tiger Woods being handcuffed after crash

Police have released bodycam footage that shows the moment a surprised Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after his 'rollover' car crash in Florida.

Woods was charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test after his Land Rover clipped a pressure truck as it was attempting to overtake at high speed on Friday (March 27).

After the car flipped on its side, the 15-time major champion managed to climb out of the car. Both of the drivers were uninjured.

Woods scored zero on a breathalyser test, but refused a urine test at the police station. He was therefore charged with DUI, with drug recognition experts (DRE) believing he was impaired with 'some kind of medication or drug'.

The 50-year-old pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence.

Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). Image credit: Getty

On Thursday (April 2), the Martin County Sheriff's Office released body camera footage showing the moments after Woods's crash.

Woods, who is wearing a blue polo shirt, shorts and dark sunglasses, can initially be seen kneeling on the side of the road as police attended the scene.

The golf legend can be heard saying: "Looked down at my phone and all of a sudden, boom."

Martin County Sheriff's deputy Tatiana Levenar then conducted a sobriety test on Woods.

A short time later, she told him: "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."

Woods, clearly stunned at the verdict, replied: "I'm being arrested?"

Levenar replied: "Yes, sir."

After handcuffing Woods, authorities searched his pockets and found two white pills. "That's a Norco," Woods said, referring to a painkiller that contains acetaminophen and the opioid hydrocodone.

The Martin County Sheriff's Office incident report said Woods had hydrocodone pills, a drug used to treat moderate to severe pain, in his pocket at the scene of the crash.

Tiger Woods to "step away and treatment" after crash

In a statement on Tuesday, Woods confirmed he will be "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following the crash.

"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health," he said.

"This is necessary in order for me to prioritise my well-being and work toward lasting recovery. I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally.

"I appreciate your understanding and support and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time."