EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Woods' Pathetic Excuse to Cops For Rollover Car Crash Revealed in Newly-Released DUI Bodycam Footage
Tiger Woods had an excuse for his rollover crash.
April 2 2026, Published 5:43 p.m. ET
Tiger Woods tried to convince responding officers that he was simply "distracted" moments before his rollover crash, RadarOnline.com can report.
It didn't take long for officers to realize he was under the influence of something, and the golf legend was arrested and charged with DUI.
Woods Offers an 'Excuse'
Tiger took a knee after his rollover crash.
Woods was driving down a narrow, two-lane road near his home when his Range Rover SUV clipped a trailer being hauled by a truck, causing the 50-year-old to roll onto the driver's side of his car. He was forced to escape the vehicle through his passenger side window.
When they asked what happened, Woods told authorities that he was "looking down at his cell phone" and "changing the radio station."
But officers were skeptical, as Martin County Sheriff's deputy Tatiana Levenar wrote in an arrest affidavit that Woods was "sweating profusely", and his movement was "lethargic and slow."
Another officer reported he "observed several signs of impairment and requested I conduct a DUI Investigation to ensure Woods was able to operate the motor vehicle in a safe manner at the time of the collision."
Woods Took Field Sobriety Tests
He pleaded 'not guilty' to DUI.
Woods agreed to perform field sobriety exercises, and a breathalyzer test showed no signs of alcohol. However, the deputy noted the athlete was "limping and stumbling to the right."
"I asked Woods if he was able to perform tasks such as walking and lifting his leg. Woods advised he has a limp, and his ankle seizes while walking," Levenar wrote.
Woods explained that he'd had multiple operations on his bad back and legs, and had trouble walking. When Levenar asked if he had taken any prescription medication that morning, he replied bluntly, "I take a few," revealing he had taken some pills earlier that morning.
When Woods removed his sunglasses, the deputy noted Woods' eyes were "bloodshot and glassy," and his pupils were "extremely dilated."
His Mugshot Showed His Alleged Impairment
Woods' eyes were still bloodshot in his mugshot.
According to his arrest affidavit, Woods allegedly had two loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of the incident.
While he admitted to taking prescription medication earlier that morning, he clarified that he had not used any illegal substances.
Hours later, Woods' mugshot was released, showing the five-time Masters champ with heavy eyes that still appeared slightly bloodshot.
He posted $1,150 bail shortly after 11 p.m. on the day of his arrest, and was seen looking upset and incredibly downcast in photographs as he was driven away from the jail.
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Putting Golf on Hold
He announced he would be stepping away from golf for treatment.
After the crash and arrest, Woods announced that he would be taking some personal time to address the "seriousness of the situation" he found himself in.
"I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health," he wrote on Instagram. "This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."
The professional golfer did not specify what he would be seeking treatment for, but vowed to change.
"I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally," he continued. "I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones, and myself at this time."
