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Police report from Tiger Woods' car crash shows why he was arrested on suspicion of DUI
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The deputy who arrested Tiger Woods on suspicion of driving under the influence said Woods had pain pills in his pocket and showed signs of impairment at the scene of his car crash last week in Florida, according to her arrest report released Tuesday.
Key facts
- Players typically will inform Augusta National of their plans before the tee times are announced April 7
- Woods was arrested in 2017 for a DUI, and later pleaded guilty to reckless driving in connection to the case
- AP journalists Mike Schneider in Orlando, Florida, and Doug Ferguson in Jacksonville, Florida, contributed to this report
- In his statement, Woods did not mention the Masters, which starts April 9
Summary
Woods announced Tuesday evening on the social media platform X that he would step away and seek treatment to “prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.” The announcement came hours after he pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge in connection with the crash. The arrest report for Woods sheds light on the circumstances that led to his second DUI arrest — the latest off-course trouble for the pro golfer whose name is synonymous with the sport.
After the truck driver and another person helped Woods crawl out of the overturned vehicle, Levenar made contact with him, and detailed the interactions that led to his arrest on suspicion of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.