MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — WPTV is learning more about what led to Tiger Woods' arrest Friday afternoon following a crash near his home on Jupiter Island that involved his SUV and a truck that was pulling a trailer.
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According to an arrest affidavit from the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Woods had bloodshot eyes, was sweating profusely and had two painkillers in his pocket.
According to court records filed Tuesday, Woods submitted a written plea of not guilty and a waiver of arraignment.
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The incident occurred Friday at about 2 p.m., when Woods was driving behind a truck with a trailer. When the trailer slowed, Woods attempted to pass, crossing over a double solid line into oncoming traffic. The front right of his SUV collided with the left rear fender of the trailer, flipping onto the driver's side.
The affidavit states that Woods told the responding deputy that he had looked down at his cell phone and did not realize the trailer had slowed. The truck driver confirmed he was slowing to make a right turn into a driveway with his turn signal on, and said Woods' SUV must not have seen him.
According to the report, after the crash, the truck driver helped Woods out of his vehicle. Woods appeared lethargic and moved slowly but was "extremely alert" during the investigation.
The deputy observed "several signs of impairment", including profuse sweating and difficulty performing coordination tests. Woods reportedly had hiccups throughout the investigation.
Woods, wearing a compression sock on his right knee, appeared to limp and stumble during a field sobriety test. He told the deputy he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg, and his ankle seizes while walking.
When asked to remove his sunglasses, the deputy noted that Woods' eyes were "bloodshot and glassy" with dilated pupils.
Woods stated he had not consumed alcohol, but when asked if he had consumed any prescription medication, he stated: "I take a few."
During a search, deputies found two pills of hydrocodone in Woods' pocket, and Woods refused to provide a urine sample. The deputy concluded that Woods’ normal faculties were impaired, making him unable to operate a vehicle safely.
Woods was formally arrested just after 3 p.m. Friday. He was taken to the Cleveland Clinic ER South, where he refused medical treatment and was then taken to the Martin County Jail.
He now faces charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit a breath test.
Woods posted $1,150 bail and left custody at about 11 p.m. Friday.
An arraignment hearing was scheduled for Woods on April 23. A docket sounding is set for May 5 before Judge Darren Steele.
Defense Attorney Offers Thoughts on Arrest
On Tuesday, WPTV sat down with criminal defense attorney Joshua Deckard to get his thoughts on the affidavit.
"The real question here would be, can the state of Florida prove that he was under the influence of one of these medications to the extent that his normal daily activities were impaired?" Deckard asked.
Deckard argued these documents show Woods was alert and responsive.
"It seems to me that even (despite) all the past injuries that Mr. Woods has had, he was able to communicate and talk verbally fine," Deckard said.
Since Woods passed a breathalyzer test but refused a urine test, Deckard believes that could pose an issue for his defense team.
"That opens the door for the state to argue that he didn't take the urine test because he had consciousness of guilt," Deckard said.
Deckard said body camera footage will be the best evidence.
For now, Deckard believes a reduction of charges or a negotiated resolution is more likely than a trial.
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