Tiger Woods Charged With Impaired Driving After Striking Trailer in Florida

Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer, now faces driving under the influence charges following a Friday incident on Jupiter Island, Florida, where authorities say he struck the rear of a trailer while distracted by his cellphone.

According to an incident report released Tuesday by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Woods, 50, was traveling at high speed when he collided with a trailer being towed by a truck that was turning into a driveway. The golfer’s Land Rover overturned in the collision, coming to rest on its side.

The facts of the case, as presented in the official report, paint a concerning picture. The truck driver reported that he had begun his turn when he observed Woods approaching at considerable speed in his rearview mirror. Woods attempted to pass the vehicle at the last moment and swerved to avoid impact, but struck the trailer nonetheless. The collision caused approximately $5,000 in damage to the trailer’s rear left fender and wheel.

Woods extricated himself from his vehicle through the window and was taken into custody at the scene. When questioned by deputies, he stated that he had been looking at his cellphone and failed to notice the truck slowing ahead of him. He indicated he had been driving from his residence at the time of the accident.

The incident report details observations that led to the DUI investigation. A deputy at the scene noted what he described as several signs of impairment and requested additional personnel to conduct a formal DUI assessment. Woods exhibited bloodshot and glassy eyes with extremely dilated pupils, according to the report. His movements were characterized as lethargic and slow, and he was perspiring heavily despite sitting in an air-conditioned vehicle.

During field sobriety testing, Woods demonstrated difficulty maintaining balance, limping and stumbling during the exercises. He attributed these difficulties to multiple surgical procedures on his back and leg, explaining that his ankle sometimes seizes when he walks.

Woods denied consuming alcohol but acknowledged taking prescription medications. He told deputies he had taken medication earlier that morning. A search revealed two white pills in his left pocket, which were identified as hydrocodone, an opioid pain medication commonly prescribed for pain management.

At the jail, Woods consented to a breath test but declined to provide a urine sample. He was released Friday night.

The truck driver, identified in the report as 43-year-old Jeromy Bullard, who operates a local home cleaning company, did not suffer serious injuries. His father confirmed that Bullard was not hospitalized but declined to provide additional details about the incident.

This incident represents another chapter in what has been a tumultuous period for Woods, who has previously encountered legal difficulties. The charges he now faces carry serious implications, both legally and for his public standing.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to review the evidence gathered at the scene.