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Professional golfer Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear in Martin County court on Wednesday to modify his legal position regarding charges stemming from a March vehicle accident in Florida. Woods was arrested following a rollover crash and initially pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor allegations of driving under the influence and refusing to comply with drug screening procedures.
According to authorities, Woods passed a breathalyzer examination at the scene but declined further testing for controlled substances. Body camera footage released by police showed the 50-year-old athlete explaining to officers that he had been distracted by his phone moments before the collision. Officers reported discovering two hydrocodone pills, a prescription opioid, in Woods’ possession, and noted concerns about potential impairment from an unidentified substance.
The specific nature of Woods’ plea modification remains unclear at this time. Following the incident, Woods announced his intention to pursue treatment and stated he was taking time away to prioritize his recovery. No injuries were sustained in the crash, though Woods required assistance to exit his vehicle. This marks the second driving-under-the-influence-related arrest in the athlete’s history.
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