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Tiger Woods has released a statement in regards to his rollover crash and DUI arrest Friday afternoon in Florida.
Woods' statement, which was posted to social media Tuesday afternoon, reads as follows: "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 prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery. I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time."
Minutes later, the PGA Tour released its own statement on the matter: "Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his achievements on the golf course. But above all else, Tiger is a person, and our focus is his health and well-being. Tiger continues to have our full support as he takes this important step."
Woods was reported to have been traveling at a high speed on a residential street near his home on Jupiter Island when he clipped the back of a trailer being pulled by a truck. Woods' SUV flipped and skidded down the street, and he climbed out of the skyward-facing passenger window. He was taken to a local hospital after the crash but declined medical assistance, then was booked into jail.
On Tuesday afternoon, Woods, 50, pleaded not guilty to DUI with property damage and failure to submit a lawful test. He was held in jail for eight hours. He blew a 0.00 on two breathalyzer tests but declined to submit to a urinalysis, which triggered a relatively new Florida law under which drivers who refuse a breath or urine test face a second-degree misdemeanor charge, an automatic one-year driver’s license suspension and up to 60 days in jail.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Tiger Woods issues statement after DUI arrest
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Woods' statement, which was posted to social media Tuesday afternoon, reads as follows: "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 prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery. I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time."
Minutes later, the PGA Tour released its own statement on the matter: "Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his achievements on the golf course. But above all else, Tiger is a person, and our focus is his health and well-being. Tiger continues to have our full support as he takes this important step."
Woods was reported to have been traveling at a high speed on a residential street near his home on Jupiter Island when he clipped the back of a trailer being pulled by a truck. Woods' SUV flipped and skidded down the street, and he climbed out of the skyward-facing passenger window. He was taken to a local hospital after the crash but declined medical assistance, then was booked into jail.
On Tuesday afternoon, Woods, 50, pleaded not guilty to DUI with property damage and failure to submit a lawful test. He was held in jail for eight hours. He blew a 0.00 on two breathalyzer tests but declined to submit to a urinalysis, which triggered a relatively new Florida law under which drivers who refuse a breath or urine test face a second-degree misdemeanor charge, an automatic one-year driver’s license suspension and up to 60 days in jail.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Tiger Woods issues statement after DUI arrest
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