Tiger Woods avoids jail with last-minute plea deal after horror car crash

Tiger Woods was flanked by his girlfriend Vanessa Trump when he arrived at court(Image: Getty Images)

Tiger Woods avoids jail with last-minute plea deal after horror car crash

TL;DR

  • Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving and refusing to submit to testing.
  • He avoided prison but had his driver's license suspended for five years.
  • The plea deal was reached following a March rollover crash near his Florida home.
  • Woods was initially accused of driving under the influence.
  • He was found with two pain pills in his pocket and showed signs of impairment.
  • Woods stated he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio when the crash occurred.
  • His Land Rover caused $5,000 in damage to a truck.
  • Neither Woods nor the other driver were injured.
  • Woods has a history of car crashes and injuries that have impacted his golf career.