Did Woods look at his phone before crash?

Woods said phone distraction preceded crash

New details from Tiger Woods’ DUI case describe Woods’ account of what happened right before his rollover crash in Florida. In the probable cause narrative that has been summarized by multiple outlets, Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station while driving.

That explanation is significant because it identifies a specific moment of inattention rather than leaving the cause as a general statement about impairment. While the police materials also mention hydrocodone pills being found in Woods’ pocket and describe officers’ observations of how he appeared afterward, Woods’ stated focus on phone use frames the crash as potentially linked to distracted driving.

The incident itself is also central to the case timeline. Woods was arrested after the crash on Jupiter Island, and officers said they observed signs consistent with impairment as they interacted with him. Investigators used a breathalyzer test at the scene, and the reporting indicates Woods refused further testing.

Why it matters

• Woods’ own explanation highlights distraction as a key factor leading into the crash.
• Authorities’ observations and the pill evidence keep impairment considerations part of the ongoing legal and public discussion.
• Refusal of additional testing can limit investigators’ ability to measure intoxication levels with precision.

At this point, the cause of the crash—especially the relative roles of distracted driving and medication-related impairment—remains a matter for the legal process and any additional evidence that may emerge.