Tiger Woods Pleads Not Guilty After Crash, Seeking Treatment

Golfer Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to charges following the car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, according to court documents filed in Martin County Circuit Court. Woods is facing charges of driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a urinalysis test. Attorney Douglas Duncan, who also represented Woods in his 2017 DUI arrest, submitted the not guilty plea and demanded a jury trial.

The accident occurred on Friday, March 27, where Woods allegedly looked at his phone to change the radio station before crashing into a trailer. The impact caused his vehicle to roll over, leaving him trapped until he was assisted by the truck driver and a bystander.

In a statement posted on X, Woods stated that he will step away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on his health, prioritizing his well-being and recovery. He committed to taking the time needed to return healthier and stronger, both personally and professionally. He requested privacy for himself and his family during this time.

At the scene of the accident, two hydrocodone pills were found in Woods' pocket, and he admitted to taking some. While he performed field sobriety tests, he reportedly needed repeated instruction. He insisted he was not under the influence of alcohol, a claim supported by a breathalyzer test.

According to an arrest affidavit released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Woods explained that he looked at his phone to change the radio before the crash. The accident involved a Range Rover that hit a trailer being pulled by a Ford F-150. Woods was assisted by the truck driver and another witness.

Following the accident, two hydrocodone pills were found in Woods' pocket. He stated he had taken some, but breathalyzer tests were negative. Attorney Duncan did not respond to requests for comment.