Tiger Woods’ recent DUI arrest has taken on a more troubling aspect with newly released police documents suggesting the golf star had opioid pills in his pocket and showed “severe signs of impairment” following his crash, as revealed by RadarOnline.com.
The documents provide detailed insights into the events following the accident, highlighting concerning details about Woods’ state at the time.
According to an arrest affidavit sourced by TMZ Sports, deputies responding to the scene observed Woods, 50, “sweating profusely” even while sitting in a cooled patrol car after his vehicle rolled over on March 27 in Florida.
Officers noted his demeanor appeared “lethargic and slow,” and he exhibited “severe signs of impairment” during their encounter.
Upon removing his sunglasses, deputies reported that Woods’ eyes were “bloodshot and glassy,” with pupils described as “extremely dilated.” Despite this, he was also noted to be “extremely alert.”
During the search, deputies found two loose white pills in Woods’ pants pocket marked “M367,” which were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for severe pain.
When questioned about his medication use, Woods responded, “I take a few.”
He denied consuming alcohol that day, stating “none,” but admitted to taking prescription medication earlier that morning.
The golfer asserted he had not used any illegal substances.
Woods consented to field sobriety tests but appeared unstable, with deputies noting he was “limping and stumbling to the right.”
He reportedly attributed his physical state to a long history of injuries, including seven back surgeries and over 20 procedures on his leg.
He was also wearing a compression sock on his right knee at the time.
Officers further observed Woods experiencing persistent hiccups throughout the interaction.
Woods reportedly told deputies the crash occurred while he was distracted at the wheel.
He claimed to have been looking at his cell phone and adjusting the radio, and did not notice the vehicle in front of him had slowed down until it was too late to prevent a collision.
Authorities estimated that the crash resulted in approximately $5,000 in damages, mainly to a trailer attached to a work truck.
Richard Taite, a seasoned addiction specialist and founder of Carrara Treatment, suggests Woods’ latest arrest may indicate a recurring issue.
“Tiger didn’t just lose his swing after 2009; he lost control of something in his life,” Taite shared exclusively with Radar.
He elaborated, “Whether that’s pain management, prescription medication, or something else, I’m not going to speculate beyond the facts. But when the same types of incidents keep happening, that’s not bad luck. That’s a signal.”
Taite added, “I’ve spent my life helping people through exactly this kind of cycle,” he explained. “It’s not about being weak, it’s about something getting a hold of you instead of you being in control.”
“The good news is that it can be turned around. I’ve seen it thousands of times,” he concluded.
