Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a driving under the influence (DUI) case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Woods had initially pleaded not guilty to the charge in Martin County circuit court.
In March, Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side. Officials arrested the golfer on suspicion of DUI. The incident report indicated Woods was traveling at high speeds on Jupiter Island, a residential area with a 30 mph speed limit, when the crash occurred, causing $5,000 in damage to the truck. Woods, who was not injured, told a deputy he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station when the collision happened.
Authorities reported that a Breathalyzer test showed no signs of alcohol, but Woods refused a urine test. A sheriff's office report noted that deputies found two pain pills in his pocket and that he exhibited signs of impairment. This crash marked his fourth since 2009.
Court records indicate Woods has sought treatment at an inpatient facility outside the United States. In July, a judge approved an agreement allowing prosecutors to review medical records related to Woods' crash and arrest. A similar agreement in May granted prosecutors access to Woods' prescription medication records from a Palm Beach pharmacy for the period of January through March.