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Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI after saying phone distraction led to rollover crash

Tiger Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence and demanded a jury trial after a rollover crash near his Florida home, according to court records released on Tuesday.

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI after saying phone distraction led to rollover crash

TL;DR

  • Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence and demanded a jury trial.
  • He told deputies he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station before the crash.
  • Woods stated he did not notice the vehicle in front of him had slowed down.
  • He was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
  • Deputies observed signs of impairment, including sweating, sluggishness, bloodshot eyes, and lethargic movements.
  • Woods stated he had taken prescription medications, including Vicodin, and had undergone multiple surgeries.
  • A search uncovered two pills identified as hydrocodone.
  • He tested negative for alcohol but refused to provide a urine sample.
  • Donald Trump commented that Woods lives with pain due to his injury history.
  • Woods' attorney filed a waiver of arraignment and a demand for a jury trial.