Tiger Woods crash sparks fresh concerns as insider points to driving habits and medication
A new car crash involving Tiger Woods has drawn renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding the incident, as authorities and a former insider offer differing perspectives on what may have led to the rollover.
The golfer was involved in a two-vehicle crash in a residential area of Jupiter, Florida, where his SUV flipped onto its side after colliding with a trailer being towed by a truck. According to law enforcement, the impact occurred after Woods attempted to pass the vehicle on a narrow stretch of road.
Authorities confirmed that Woods later registered zero alcohol on a breathalyzer test but still showed signs of impairment, leading to his arrest on DUI-related charges.
He was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. Woods declined to provide a urine sample, a decision that authorities said could be interpreted as a refusal to cooperate.
Despite the severity of the crash, Woods was able to exit the vehicle on his own and appeared physically unharmed at the scene.
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said drug recognition experts were present and determined that alcohol was not a factor, though they believed “some type of medication or drug” may have contributed. He also stated that Woods may have refused further testing because he was not “trying to incriminate himself.”
The golfer was held for approximately eight hours following his arrest, in line with Florida law, before being released.
Tiger’s pal claims raise questions about driving and medication
As details of the crash emerged, a former longtime employee spoke to the Daily Mail, offering a critical view of Woods’ driving behavior.
“The guy is a terrible driver… he drives like a bat out of hell very often,” the source said, describing what they claimed to be a pattern of speeding in residential areas. The insider added that they had personally witnessed Woods driving at high speeds past law enforcement without consequence.
The same source rejected the idea that illegal substances were involved in the latest incident.
“I know the guy, that’s just not what he does,” the individual told the outlet, suggesting instead that Woods’ long history of injuries has led to consistent use of prescription pain medication.
The insider who is said to be his friend claimed Woods has been on significant levels of medication for years, pointing to this as a possible factor behind his decision to refuse a urine test.
History of past incidents remains part of the narrative
The latest crash has also revived attention around Woods’ previous legal and medical history related to driving.
In 2017, he was arrested after being found asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle. At the time, he admitted to taking prescription medication before driving, and a subsequent toxicology report revealed multiple substances in his system. That case was later resolved through a plea deal for reckless driving.
Authorities confirmed that the recent crash marks another incident in a series of high-profile driving-related events involving the golfer.
While alcohol was ruled out in the latest case, officials indicated that impairment linked to medication remains a central focus of the investigation.
Woods has not publicly commented on the incident, and a representative did not respond to requests for comment at the time of reporting.
