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Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest

Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest

Summary

Tiger Woods will change his plea in court five months after he was arrested for driving under the influence in a car crash in Florida. The hearing is scheduled in Martin County, and Woods had previously pleaded not guilty while seeking treatment.

Key Facts

  • Tiger Woods was arrested in March 2026 after his car rolled over in Florida.
  • He passed a breathalyser test but refused further drug testing.
  • Woods initially pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing.
  • No one was hurt in the crash, and Woods freed himself by crawling out the passenger door.
  • Police found two hydrocodone pills in Woods' pocket, a prescription painkiller.
  • Woods said he took some prescription medication earlier that day.
  • The police believed he was impaired by an unknown substance during the crash.
  • Woods announced he would take time away to get treatment and focus on his health.
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