Tiger Woods blamed his cell phone use for the February 23rd single-car crash in Los Angeles, telling police he was 'looking down at his cell phone and changing the radio station and did not notice [that] the vehicle in front of him had slowed down.' However, the affidavit reveals he was simultaneously manipulating both his phone and the vehicle’s radio. The document also noted Woods had two hydrocodone tablets in his pocket, was 'sweating profusely,' and had 'bloodshot and glassy' eyes. Field sobriety tests concluded Woods was impaired despite his denial of recent alcohol consumption.

This incident is not isolated for Woods, who has a documented history of similar driving incidents and struggles with prescription painkillers stemming from numerous back and leg surgeries. The affidavit details his past vehicle flips, highlighting a recurring pattern of behavior that culminated in this crash. The combination of phone distraction, radio manipulation, and known impairment from prescription medication raises serious questions about his fitness to drive.

The crash underscores the extreme dangers of distracted driving, particularly when compounded by substance impairment. While Woods faces legal consequences, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of combining medication, device use, and operating a vehicle.