Prosecutors Seek Tiger Woods' Prescription Medication Records
Prosecutors have requested all records related to Tiger Woods' prescription medications, including dosage details and warnings about driving printed on pill bottles, according to court documents.
Woods was arrested last month in Florida and charged with driving under the influence following a car crash. The professional golfer has pleaded not guilty to these charges.
A court filing dated Tuesday reveals that a legal request for these records is scheduled to be issued on 22 April, potentially providing prosecutors with evidence for their case against Woods.
Woods' legal representatives have not yet responded to the BBC's request for comment.
Details of the Crash and Police Footage
Earlier this month, police released body camera footage showing the aftermath of the incident involving Woods. The video captures the golfer after his vehicle clipped a truck and subsequently rolled over.
In the full footage, Woods appears calm and is seen kneeling on one knee while telling officers:
"I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden, boom."
No injuries were reported from the crash, although Woods had to crawl out through the passenger door to exit the vehicle.
Woods passed a breathalyser test but declined to submit to a urinalysis screening for other drugs, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.
Woods informed officers that he had not consumed alcohol on the day of the crash. When questioned about prescription medication, he stated,
"I take a few,"
adding that he had taken them earlier that morning. He then listed the medications, but this portion of the footage was redacted.
Officers indicated their suspicion that Woods' "normal faculties" were impaired by an "unknown substance."
Authorities later reported discovering two white pills in Woods' pocket, identified as hydrocodone, an opioid commonly prescribed for pain relief.
Legal Proceedings and Subpoena Details
Woods' attorneys have the option to contest the subpoena or legal order concerning his prescription records by filing an objection within 10 days. If no objection is filed, the subpoena will be issued on 22 April, as stated in the court filing.
Woods' Statement on the Incident
Regarding the incident, Woods posted on X:
"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today.
I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritise my wellbeing and work toward lasting recovery."
Previous DUI-Related Incidents
This incident marks the second time Woods has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
In 2017, he was found asleep in a car that was parked haphazardly approximately 15 miles from his Florida residence. A toxicology report at that time revealed the presence of five drugs in his system, including prescription pain medications and sleep aids.
In an earlier 2009 crash, Woods was found to have sleeping pills in his system; however, he was not arrested for DUI in that incident.
