Tiger Woods Crash Affidavit Details What Was Found In His Pocket

Tiger Woods had two opioid pills in his pocket when he crashed his SUV in South Florida last week, according to the arrest affidavit obtained by TMZ.

A sheriff’s deputy said when he searched Woods, he found two hydrocodone pills in the golfer’s pants pocket. Woods told authorities he takes “a few” prescription medications but said he was distracted by his phone and radio before crashing into a truck that was towing a pressure washer trailer.

Hydrocodone is a potent semi-synthetic opioid that is typically taken for severe and long-term pain. The painkiller is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance by the U.S. government, which warns that hydrocodone is among “some of the most addictive and potentially dangerous prescription medications available.”

Woods, 50, is widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. He has dealt with significant injuries throughout his career, including multiple back surgeries and serious leg injuries from a 2021 car crash in Los Angeles. He previously pleaded guilty to reckless driving in 2017 after being found asleep in his vehicle, and later admitted he had been taking prescription medications following back surgery.

After Woods clipped another vehicle and flipped his Range Rover in Jupiter Island, Florida, last Friday, he was charged with DUI with property damage. Authorities said a breathalyzer test showed no alcohol in his system, but a deputy described Woods as “lethargic and slow,” with “bloodshot and glassy” eyes and “extremely dilated” pupils, TMZ reported.

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Woods refused a urine test after the crash, which resulted in an additional charge of refusal to submit to a lawful test, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek. The sheriff added that Woods “did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had.”

Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren expressed concern for her former husband, with whom she shares two children, People reported on Monday.

“The kids are close with Tiger, so of course Elin cares too,” a source told the outlet. “She wants him to be well. Both kids are great and love spending time with their dad. Elin’s concerned that he had another car crash and got arrested.”

President Donald Trump also commented on the crash, calling Woods “an amazing person, amazing man, but [he’s had] some difficulty.”

Woods is dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.