(*5*) had his driver’s license suspended 5 years Wednesday after hanging a plea deal in his DUI case.
Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving and refusal to undergo a lawful check in Martin County circuit courtroom in Florida. The golf legend initially was charged with driving underneath the affect after his rollover crash earlier this yr.
In March, Woods was touring at excessive speeds on a beachside residential highway on Jupiter Island, Florida, with a 30 mph pace restrict when his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its aspect. The 15-time main champion pleaded not responsible to the DUI cost and the refusal to undergo a lawful check cost 4 days after the crash.
A sheriff’s report mentioned deputies discovered two ache drugs in Woods’ pocket and he confirmed indicators of impairment. Woods did a Breathalyzer check, which got here out destructive, however refused to take a urine check.
Neither Woods nor the particular person within the different car had been injured within the crash, in line with officers. But his car induced $5,000 in injury to the truck, in line with a police report. Woods had informed a deputy that he was trying down at his cellphone and altering the radio station when he hit the truck.
Woods, 50, has since traveled outdoors of the United States to hunt remedy at an inpatient remedy facility, in line with courtroom data. He is among the many most influential figures in golf, however his profession has been derailed by a number of again and knee surgical procedures, automobile crashes and dependence on ache treatment.
Woods has been concerned in 4 crashes over the years. He took a go away from the golf tour after the 2009 crash and once more after the most recent crash and has but to return to match play.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.