Tiger Woods blames mobile phone distraction for Florida rollover crash
Tiger Woods has told Florida authorities he was distracted by his mobile phone and radio moments before a rollover car crash led to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The 50-year-old’s vehicle flipped onto its side after clipping a truck near his Jupiter Island residence last Friday.
A probable cause affidavit from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office detailed the events preceding the incident.
Sobriety tests and hydrocodone discovery
Investigators noted the 15-time major champion exhibited bloodshot, glassy eyes and extremely dilated pupils at the crash scene.
The golfing icon was also described as sweating profusely, lethargic and slow in his movements.
He agreed to perform standard field sobriety exercises following the collision.
Officers subsequently discovered two hydrocodone pills inside his trousers pocket.
Driver distraction cited as crash cause
The former world number one stated he did not realise the vehicle ahead had reduced its speed.
Instead, he admitted to looking down at his mobile device to change the radio station immediately prior to the impact.
The American sportsman firmly denied consuming any alcohol on the day of the crash.
When questioned by authorities about prescription medication, he acknowledged taking earlier doses.
“I take a few.”
He confirmed to deputies that this medication had been consumed earlier that morning.
