Golf star Tiger Woods arrested after car accident in Florida
Golf star Tiger Woods, a 15-time major tournament winner, was arrested in Florida, USA, following a traffic accident involving his Land Rover. Zamin.uz reported this news.
Bloomberg agency, citing local authorities, provided details on the incident. According to investigators, while driving at high speed, Woods' vehicle collided with a pickup truck and overturned.
Although officials stated there were no serious injuries in the accident, the incident led to the opening of a criminal case. Officials emphasized that Woods refused to undergo a medical examination after the crash.
The county sheriff informed journalists that personnel at the scene noticed signs of intoxication in Woods. Once his guilt was established, law enforcement officers arrested him and placed him in the Martin County jail.
The sheriff added that suspicions of alcohol consumption were confirmed both at the police station and subsequently at the detention facility. Woods was held for approximately eight hours before being released on bail.
This case garnered significant attention due to his fame in world golf. Throughout his career, he has been recognized as one of the greatest players in sports history, securing 15 major titles and becoming a global sports icon.
US President Donald Trump also commented on the incident. Expressing sympathy and concern, he referred to Tiger Woods as his close friend, an amazing person, and an extraordinary individual.
Trump also highlighted that Woods has been facing health-related issues and stated that the main known fact so far is the traffic accident. This crash also revived memories of a serious road incident involving Woods five years ago.
At that time, his car veered off the road and was severely damaged, requiring rescuers to use special equipment to extract him from the vehicle. Woods sustained serious injuries in that accident and was hospitalized.
Therefore, the recent incident may further intensify public attention regarding his health and behavior behind the wheel.
