Tiger Woods agrees to five-year driving ban in Florida
Golfer Tiger Woods, as part of an agreement with prosecutors in Martin County, Florida, agreed to a five-year suspension of his driver’s license and a $1,000 fine. The agreement was reached after the athlete changed his plea in a case involving driving under the influence following a rollover crash.
As BBC News reports, Woods was detained after an accident that occurred in March. During the incident, his vehicle struck a truck and rolled over. No one was injured, but Woods himself had to exit the vehicle through the passenger door.
Details of the detention
In April, police released body-camera footage showing the aftermath of the accident. In the recording, Woods, standing on one knee, told law enforcement officers that he had been distracted by his phone before the collision.
The athlete took a breath alcohol test but refused further testing for the presence of other substances, including a urine test. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said at the time that law enforcement officers suspected impairment of his normal faculties due to an unknown substance.
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Woods’ previous statements
In March, 50-year-old Woods pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence and refusing to undergo testing. After the incident, he said on social media that he understood the seriousness of the situation and also announced his intention to undergo treatment and focus on his health and recovery.
Woods told police officers that he had not consumed alcohol that day. When asked about prescription medications, he replied that he takes several drugs and had done so that morning. Part of the recording in which he lists the medications was edited.
Authorities later reported that two white pills, identified as hydrocodone—an opioid medication commonly prescribed to treat pain—were found in his pocket. This was the second time Woods had been detained on suspicion of driving under the influence.
