Tiger Woods plans to change his acquittal of driving under the influence of stimulants (DUI) – a consequence of the overturned car accident in Florida.
According to an announcement on Tuesday, Woods is expected to appear in court on Wednesday morning (local time) to attend a hearing on changing his confession. Detailed information about the content of this change in confession has not yet been released.
In March, when moving at high speed on a coastal residential road on Jupiter Island with a speed limit of 30 mph (nearly 50 km/h), Woods' Land Rover collided with a truck, causing damage of 4,300 Euros (5,000 USD), according to the incident report.
Big Cat" crawled out of the car without any injuries and told the police that he was looking down at his phone and switching to the radio when he crashed into a truck.
At that time, Woods agreed to a breath alcohol test (no signs of alcohol), but refused a urine test, authorities said.
Woods once pleaded not guilty to the charge of driving under the influence of stimulants at the Martin County district court, north of Palm Beach.
A report from the police chief's office said that 2 pain relievers were found in Woods' bag, and the golf legend showed signs of impaired control.
Woods went abroad for treatment at an inpatient treatment facility, according to court records.
In July, Judge Darren Steele approved an agreement allowing prosecutors to review medical records related to the accident and Woods' arrest.
He also signed a similar agreement in May allowing prosecutors to access all Woods' prescription drug records at a pharmacy in Palm Beach from the beginning of the year until the end of March.
Woods, 50 years old, is among the most influential figures in golf and is a famous face, easily recognizable no less than any athlete in the world.
As the first African to win the Masters in 1997, he conquered golf fans with almost unbreakable records.
However, his career was interrupted by numerous back and knee surgeries, car accidents, and dependence on painkillers.
Woods has had 4 accidents in recent years. In 2021, he survived an accident in Los Angeles that seriously injured his right leg to the point that he said doctors had considered amputating his leg.
Previously, in 2009, Woods' SUV crashed into a fire extinguisher and a tree outside his house near Orlando, Florida.
He has temporarily stopped playing after the 2009 accident as well as after the most recent accident, and has not yet returned to play in tournaments.
Woods made his first public appearance since the end of his treatment on June 23, when introducing the PGA Tour's plan to streamline the schedule for 2028.
Woods remained Chairman of the Future Tournament Committee even after being arrested.
