The Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence after a crash in Jupiter Island, Florida on Friday. The accident occurred at around 2 p.m. local time. The 50-year-old PGA legend was not injured, officials added.
One of them is in stable condition and the other refused to go to the hospital, police said.
Donald Trump’s reaction
Woods is dating the president’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa. Trump told reporters that Woods had “some difficulties” following the crash.
“I feel terrible,” he said. “He had some difficulties. There was an accident and that’s all I know. A very close friend of mine. He’s a great guy. Fantastic guy. But, there were some difficulties. I don’t want to talk about it.”
What caused the crash?
Police said Tiger Woods was driving his Land Rover while trying to overtake a vehicle towing a trailer on a two-lane road at high speed when he punched the trailer, causing the vehicle to roll over. The golfer immediately climbed out of the car.
Officials said there were no narcotics or medications in the vehicle. He is alone.
What charges does Tiger Woods face?
Woods was arrested for DUI. He was charged with DUI, property damage and refusing to submit to a lawful test. It had nothing to do with alcohol, as he passed a breathalyser test in jail but refused a urine test. He will be held until Friday at 11 p.m. ET.
What are Florida’s driving under the influence (DUI) laws?
In Florida, jail time for a DUI depends on how many previous offenses you have committed and whether there are aggravating factors such as injury, a high blood alcohol concentration, or the presence of a minor in the car.
First drunk driving offense
Penalty of up to 6 months in prison
This can be increased to 9 months if the following conditions are met:
Blood alcohol level (BAL) of 0.15% or higher
minors in car
Second drunk driving offense
Penalty of up to 9 months in prison
Up to 12 months if BAL ≥ 0.15 or mild symptoms
If the second offense occurs within 5 years of the first offense, a minimum sentence of 10 days in prison must be imposed
Third drunk driving offense
If within 10 years:
Mandatory minimum 30 days in jail
Up to 5 years in prison (felon DUI)
If outside 10 years:
Up to 12 months in prison
Fourth DUI (or above)
considered a felony
Penalty of up to 5 years in prison
Aggravating factors (aggravating penalties)
You may face harsher penalties if:
You cause grievous bodily harm → up to 5 years in prison
Drunk driving manslaughter (causing death) → up to 15 years in prison
Leaving the scene (hit and run death) → up to 30 years in prison
