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Tiger Woods arrested after Florida car crash

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  • Tiger Woods was arrested in Florida last week after a car crash, suspected of driving under the influence.
  • He refused a urine test after a negative alcohol breath test, and police found pills in his pocket.
  • Woods is taking a break from public life and has declined to captain the U.S. Ryder Cup team next year.

Tiger Woods was arrested last week after a car crash near his home in Florida. He is suspected of driving under the influence. The Martin County Sheriff's Office released images from the arrest.

Woods told police he looked down at his phone and then the crash happened. He denied being impaired at the time of the accident. An alcohol breath test showed no signs of alcohol, but he refused to take a urine test.

He told police he looked down at his phone and then the crash happened.

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Police found pills in his pocket, reportedly prescription opioids. Woods has announced he is taking a break from public life and seeking treatment. S.

Ryder Cup team next year. The PGA of America praised his decision to prioritize his health.

He denied being impaired at the time of the accident.

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