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Police Find Prescription Opioids In Tiger Woods Pocket After Crash

The golf icon cites cell phone distraction and radio adjustments as the cause of the collision that led to his recent arrest.

Tiger Woods faces a series of legal challenges following a recent DUI arrest in Florida, where new details from the arrest affidavit reveal both physical evidence and the athlete's explanation for the collision. According to reports from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office regarding the March 27 incident, authorities discovered two loose hydrocodone pills in his left pants pocket during a search of his person. The medication, identified by the marking "M367," is an opioid typically prescribed for severe pain management.

The 50-year-old golf legend attributed the rollover crash to a combination of digital and manual distractions. He reportedly told deputies he was looking at his cell phone and attempting to change the radio station in his black Range Rover when he failed to notice a pickup truck slowing down in front of him. The collision caused his SUV to cross the double solid line, strike the truck’s trailer, and flip onto the driver’s side.

During the investigation, Deputy Tatiana Levenar noted several signs of physical distress. Despite sitting in a vehicle with active air conditioning, he was observed sweating profusely and appeared lethargic. Once he removed his sunglasses, the deputy reported his eyes were bloodshot and glassy with extremely dilated pupils. When questioned about his state, he denied consuming alcohol or illegal substances but admitted to taking "a few" prescription medications earlier that morning.

The field sobriety test highlighted his ongoing physical struggles, as he was observed limping and stumbling to the right. He explained to authorities that he has undergone seven back surgeries and more than 20 operations on his leg, including a compression sock visible on his right knee. Due to these mobility issues, the investigation was partially conducted with him seated on a police cruiser's bumper.

While two breathalyzer samples at the jail returned a 0.00 blood alcohol content, he refused to submit to a urine test. Following a brief evaluation at a local hospital where he declined treatment, he was booked into the Martin County Jail and later released on a $1,000 bond. He is currently facing charges of misdemeanor DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, with a court date scheduled for next month.

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