Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records following Florida arrest

Legal request aims to gather evidence for DUI case

Court filings reveal that legal authorities have requested access to Tiger Woods’ prescription medication records, including dosage information and warnings about potential driving impairments. The golfer was arrested for driving under the influence after a collision in Florida last month. He has since entered a not guilty plea to the charges. A legal order, which could serve as critical evidence for the prosecution, is set to be issued on 22 April, according to documents filed Tuesday. Woods’ attorneys have yet to respond to the BBC’s inquiry regarding their plans to challenge the subpoena.

Body camera footage shows aftermath of crash

Law enforcement officials shared body camera footage from the incident, capturing Woods in a composed state as his car collided with a truck and overturned. In the clip, he kneels beside officers, stating,

“I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden, boom.”

No one was harmed in the crash, but Woods had to exit the vehicle through the passenger door to free himself.

Test results and drug use details

According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, Woods passed a breathalyzer test but declined a urinalysis screening for additional drugs. He told officers he had not consumed alcohol that day. When questioned about prescription medication, he said,

“I take a few,”

noting he had taken some earlier in the morning. The specific drugs were redacted from the footage, though officers indicated they believed his normal abilities were affected by an “unknown substance.”

Subpoena timeline and prior incidents

The legal order will take effect on 22 April if Woods’ lawyers do not object within 10 days. Authorities later confirmed the presence of two white pills in his pocket, identified as hydrocodone, a painkiller commonly used for managing discomfort.

History of DUI charges

This incident marks Woods’ second DUI arrest. In 2017, he was discovered asleep in a car parked 15 miles from his Florida residence, with a toxicology report showing five drugs in his system, including painkillers and sleep aids. A 2009 crash also linked him to sleeping pills, though he was not charged with DUI at that time.