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Tiger Woods enters plea agreement to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods enters plea agreement to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Summary

Tiger Woods agreed to a plea deal for reckless driving after a rollover crash near his home in Florida in March. He was originally charged with driving under the influence but pleaded not guilty to that charge.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened on a beachside road on Jupiter Island, Florida.
  • Woods' SUV hit a truck and rolled onto its side, causing about $5,000 in damage.
  • Woods was found with two pain pills and showed signs of impairment at the scene.
  • He took a Breathalyzer test that was negative but refused a urine test.
  • Woods told a deputy he was distracted by his phone and changing the radio when the crash happened.
  • Neither Woods nor the other driver was injured in the crash.
  • Woods has experienced several car crashes and has taken breaks from golf because of injuries and health issues.
  • He has not returned to professional golf tournaments since the latest crash.
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