Credited from: CBSNEWS
Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear in a Florida court on Wednesday to change his not guilty plea related to a DUI case following a rollover crash in March. The court documents indicate that Woods’ attorney filed a notice for the plea change, although the specific details regarding the new plea have not been disclosed, according to CBS News and Reuters.
The crash occurred when Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck, leading to his subsequent arrest. At the time, Woods informed the authorities he was distracted by his phone and did not see the slowing vehicle, which resulted in him rolling over his car. Notably, Woods registered a zero alcohol content on the Breathalyzer test but refused a urine test, raising concerns about potential impairment from prescription drugs, according to BBC and Reuters.
Officers at the scene reported that Woods appeared to be impaired, noting he was "sweating profusely," had bloodshot eyes, and his pupils were "extremely dilated." Following the incident, two hydrocodone pills were discovered in his pocket, which has become a significant aspect of the ongoing legal proceedings, as detailed by CBS News and BBC.
Woods has faced challenges in both his personal and professional life, including past DUI arrests and health issues that have affected his career. He is currently focusing on treatment and recovery, indicating the importance of his well-being beyond the legal issues at hand. The period since the crash has seen him stepping away from golf, a sport where he has established a monumental legacy, reports Reuters and CBS News.