Tiger Woods to change plea after DUI crash arrest in Florida

Tiger Woods has been scheduled to appear in court for a hearing to change his plea five months after a rollover crash in Florida led to him being charged with driving under the influence.

Tiger Woods to change plea after DUI crash arrest in Florida

TL;DR

  • Tiger Woods is scheduled for a court hearing to change his plea.
  • The hearing is related to a DUI charge following a rollover crash in March.
  • Woods initially pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of DUI and refusal to submit to testing.
  • He stated after the incident that he was seeking treatment and focusing on his health.
  • Woods passed a breathalyser test but declined further testing for other drugs.
  • Body camera footage showed Woods after the crash, stating he looked down at his phone.
  • Officers suspected his faculties were impaired by an unknown substance.
  • Hydrocodone pills were found in Woods' pocket.
  • This was Woods' second arrest on suspicion of DUI.