Tiger Woods told police he was looking at his phone before crash, per affidavit
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Tiger Woods was looking at his phone and changing a radio station at the time of his Friday afternoon wreck, the 15-time major winner told police in Martin County, Florida, at the scene of the crash. The information was contained in a probable cause affidavit first obtained by ESPN.
Woods’ vehicle collided with a slower-moving pickup truck’s trailer and rolled onto its driver’s side. Woods climbed out of the passenger side and later told police that he did not realize the truck had slowed down.
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Two hydrocodone pills were also found in Woods’ left pant pocket, per the affidavit. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid used to treat pain.
According to the affidavit, Woods’ eyes appeared “bloodshot and glassy” and his pupils appeared “extremely dilated.” Woods was also “sweating profusely,” and his movements were “lethargic and slow,” as noted in the affidavit.
That description tracks with what Martin County officials said shortly after the wreck, when Woods was under arrest. At that time on Friday afternoon, the first officers on the scene indicated that Woods “did exemplify signs of impairment.” The Jupiter Island police who responded to the incident soon brought in Martin County Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
Woods blew a 0.00 on a breathalyzer but later refused a urinalysis test. He told officers at the scene that he takes prescription medication, including earlier in the morning. The affidavit indicated that two hydrocodone pills were found in his pocket; earlier reports indicated that no medication was found in the vehicle. Neither Woods nor the driver of the other vehicle were injured in the wreck.
At the scene, Woods was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. He was transported to the Martin County Jail, where he was held for several hours. Woods has not yet made a public statement on the crash.