Tiger Woods body camera video released from rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods’ Body Camera Footage Shared After Florida Rollover Incident
On Thursday, law enforcement officials released body camera video capturing Tiger Woods’ accident in Florida, nearly a week following the rollover crash that led to his DUI charge. The footage offers a glimpse into the moment of the collision, which occurred on Jupiter Island. A truck was making a turn onto a driveway when it collided with a trailer, prompting Woods’ SUV to flip over. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Details from the Scene
In the video, Woods is seen kneeling by the road, engaging with a Martin County sheriff’s deputy. He explains,
“I looked down at my phone and all of a sudden, boom,”
before his vehicle is visible lying on its side. The deputy informed him that a medic would arrive to assess his condition. According to the incident report, Woods admitted not noticing the truck had slowed, which contributed to the accident.
Impairment Observations
The sheriff’s office noted “several signs of impairment” during the investigation. Woods was described as having bloodshot, glassy eyes with extremely dilated pupils, and his movements appeared lethargic and slow. He struggled with field sobriety tests, displaying a limp to the right during one exercise. The report also mentioned his medical history, including multiple surgeries on his back and leg, which he said caused his ankle to seize when walking.
Medical and Legal Context
Woods denied consuming alcohol prior to the crash but stated he was taking a few prescription medications that morning. Authorities discovered hydrocodone pills in his pocket, a pain reliever. At the jail, he completed a breath test but refused a urine test. On Tuesday, he waived an arraignment and pleaded not guilty to both DUI and refusal to submit to a urine test, as detailed in his attorney’s court filing.
Woods’ Public Statement
In a social media message, Woods announced his intention to pursue treatment outside the United States. He wrote,
“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally.”
The incident report was authored by Minyvonne Burke, a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News.