Tiger Woods faced legal proceedings after his arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in Jupiter, Florida, in May 2017. Prosecutors sought a subpoena for his prescription drug records as part of the investigation ahead of his initial court date.
Woods was found asleep at the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz, which was stopped on the side of a road with damage consistent with a minor collision. He was arrested in the early morning hours and later told officers he had taken several prescription medications, including Vicodin, Torix, Vioxx, and Soloxex, though he did not know their exact effects.
A breathalyzer test administered at the time showed a blood alcohol content of 0.00, indicating no alcohol was involved. However, a urine test was conducted to check for the presence of prescription drugs or other substances.
Woods later issued a public apology, stating that alcohol was not involved and that he had an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications. He subsequently entered a diversion program, pleaded guilty to reckless driving, and completed the program's requirements, which included community service and drug testing, resulting in the DUI charge being dropped.
