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Tiger Woods’ hospital records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case, judge rules
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods ' March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, a judge has ruled.Judge Darren Steele approved an agreement last week between Woods' defense attorney and the State Attorney...
Key takeaway Woods was traveling at high speeds on a beachside, residential road on Jupiter Island with a 30 mph (nearly 50 kph) speed limit when his Land Rover caused $5,000 in damage to the truck, according to an incident report.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , where traffic safety is a pressing concern, the Tiger Woods case serves as a reminder that driving under the influence can have severe consequences. With the judge's ruling allowing prosecutors to access Woods' medical records, the case may set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future. San Antonio residents may be interested to know that local law enforcement agencies, such as those in Bexar County, often work to combat drunk driving through initiatives like the "No Refusal" weekends, where officers obtain blood warrants for suspected drunk drivers who refuse a breath test. The fact that Woods refused a urine test after his accident may resonate with local residents who are familiar with the importance of cooperating with law enforcement during traffic stops. As the case unfolds, San Antonio residents may want to pay attention to how the prosecution's access to Woods' medical records affects the outcome, and what implications this may have for local traffic safety efforts.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods ' March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, a judge has ruled.Judge Darren Steele approved an agreement last week between Woods' defense attorney and the State Attorney...
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