Tiger Woods had pills in his pocket and bloodshot eyes after crash, report says

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March 31, 2026
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Tiger Woods had hydrocodone pills and bloodshot eyes at the scene of his car crash.

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Tiger Woods was found with hydrocodone pills in his pocket and bloodshot eyes following his single-vehicle car crash last week, according to a sheriff's report. The discovery raises questions about potential impairment at the time of the accident, though the report does not explicitly state whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash itself. Woods is a 15-time major champion who had recently undergone back surgery and has been sidelined from professional golf for months. The presence of the painkiller and physical indicators described in the report add a new dimension to the investigation into what caused the wreck. Authorities have not publicly stated whether they will pursue impaired-driving charges or conduct additional testing.

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