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'.
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The 50-year-old pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence.
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."
Topics: Tiger Woods, Golf
Jack Kenmare