Tiger Woods has been dealt a second blow following his drunk driving arrest, with the golf legend now cited for reckless driving resulting in an accident, a non-criminal traffic offense punishable by a $163 fine, nearly a week after his initial arrest in Martin County, Florida.
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Woods is not required to appear in court for the traffic violation, which came alongside the release of body camera footage from the night of his arrest.
The images offer the first visual account of what happened.
In one clip, Woods can be seen kneeling in the grass next to his overturned Land Rover, speaking to officers after exiting the vehicle.
“I looked at my phone and all of a sudden, boom,” he told them. A second video shows him being subjected to sobriety tests, which he failed, before being handcuffed and arrested.
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek told reporters at a news conference after the incident that Woods “showed signs of impairment” and “refused to take a urinalysis.”
He was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, and was held at the Martin County Jail for approximately eight hours before being released.
A police report says authorities found Woods holding two white pills in his left pants pocket, later identified as hydrocodone.
Woods initially told officers he had not consumed alcohol or illegal substances, a claim supported by several zero readings on a breathalyzer, but the affidavit reveals he later admitted to taking “a few” prescription medications.
Earlier this week, Woods appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the drunk driving charge.
Hours later, he released a statement announcing he was stepping away from golf to seek treatment.
“I know and understand the gravity of the situation I find myself in today,” he wrote on X.
“I am taking some time off to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward a lasting recovery.”
He added that he was determined to come back “to a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally.”
