Newly released audio from the 911 call related to Tiger Woods’ rollover crash last Friday shows local police responding to an incident that resulted in the golfer being handcuffed.
The audio, obtained by Page 6, includes a dispatch from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. In one clip, a police officer from Jupiter Island requested additional units from the sheriff’s office for traffic control assistance.
Another recording captures someone informing the operator, “I’m calling to report a car accident.”
The rest of the audio features various police departments discussing the accident and efforts to manage traffic around the incident.
Woods, who is 50 years old, was arrested for driving under the influence. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek mentioned at a news conference that Woods seemed impaired by “some type of drug or narcotic.”
He has been charged with DUI with property damage and refusing a lawful urine test. Additionally, court records from Thursday indicate an extra charge of careless driving.
At the time of the accident, Woods was driving near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida. He attempted to pass a truck in his Land Rover SUV but swerved to avoid oncoming traffic, colliding with the truck and causing the crash. His SUV eventually flipped over.
This incident marks Woods’ fourth arrest since 2009 and his second for DUI since 2017.
Body camera footage released on Thursday shows him admitting to taking “a few pills” earlier that morning. The video also documents a field sobriety test and the moment of his arrest. When officers searched him, they found two white pills in his pockets.
After being released on Tuesday, hours after pleading not guilty, Woods issued a statement acknowledging the seriousness of his situation. He emphasized that he is taking time off to receive treatment and prioritize his health as he works towards recovery.
