Woods says was looking at phone before crash: accident reportTiger Woods leaving the Martin County jail in Florida after being arrested on charges of driving under the influence after a car crash. (Photo: AFP)MIAMI - Golf superstar Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels before his car crash last Friday, according to an accident report released by police Tuesday. Woods, who was found with two hydrocodone pills, an opioid painkiller, posted bond and was released from the Martin County jail on Friday night. In the accident report from the Martin County Sheriff's Office, authorities said Woods "stated he was looking down at his cell phone and changing the radio station and did not notice the vehicle in front of him had slowed down." Asked about his medical condition, the report said, "Woods advised he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg... Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking."

Source: Bangkok Post March 31, 2026 22:10 UTC