‘Tiger Woods was impaired’: Police hints at DUI angle after arrest in Florida car accident; here's what caused it | Hindustan Times

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after being involved in a car accident on Jupiter Island, Florida on Friday, the Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The crash took place around 2 PM local time. The 50-year-old PGA legend was not injured, officials added.One person in in stable condition and another person refused to go to the hospital, police said.Donald Trump reactsWoods is dating the president's former daughter-in-law Vanessa. Trump told reporters that Woods has had ‘some difficulty’ after the crash.Read More: Tiger Woods car crash update: Concerning report about legendary golfer's future amid Florida accident“I feel so badly,” he said. “He’s got some difficulty. There was an accident, and that’s all I know. Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person. Amazing man. But, some difficulty. I don’t want to talk about it.”What caused the crash?Police said that Tiger Woods was in his Land Rover and attempted to pass a truck pulling a trailer at a high rate of speed on a two lane road when he swiped the trailer and his vehicle rolled on its side. The golfer immediately crawled out of the car.Officials said that there were no drugs or medication in the car. He was alone.What charges does Tiger Woods face?Woods was arrested for DUI. He was charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. It was not alcohol related, as he passed a breathalyzer at the jail house but refused to take a urine test. He will be in jail until 11 PM ET Friday.Read More: Kai Trump, Vanessa with Tiger Woods in Florida car crash? New report reveals detailsWhat is the DUI protocol in Florida?In Florida, jail time for DUI depends on how many prior offenses you have and whether there were aggravating factors like injury, high blood alcohol level, or a minor in the vehicle.First DUI offenseUp to 6 months in jailCan increase to 9 months if:Blood alcohol level (BAL) is 0.15% or higherMinor was in the carSecond DUI offenseUp to 9 months in jailUp to 12 months if BAL ≥ 0.15 or minor presentMandatory minimum 10 days jail if second offense occurs within 5 years of the firstThird DUI offenseIf within 10 years:Mandatory minimum 30 days jailUp to 5 years in prison (felony DUI)If outside 10 years:Up to 12 months jailFourth DUI offense (or more)Considered a felonyUp to 5 years in prisonAggravating factors (increase penalties)You can face harsher punishment if:You caused serious bodily injury → up to 5 years prisonDUI manslaughter (death caused) → up to 15 years prisonLeaving the scene (hit-and-run death) → up to 30 years prison