Tiger Woods is speaking out for the first time his DUI arrest.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” the pro golfer wrote in a statement posted to X on Tuesday, Mar. 31. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”
“I’ve committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally," he continued. "I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”
RELATED: Tiger Woods Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Rollover Car Crash in Florida
The accident leading to Woods' arrest occurred near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida, just after 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Mar. 27.
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said when police responded to the scene, they found a pickup truck pulling a pressure-cleaner trailer and a Range Rover belonging to Woods on its side.
Budensiek said officers could see that Woods “might be impaired,” prompting them to contact the sheriff’s office.
The sheriff said their investigation revealed that the pickup truck was traveling northbound and was begin to pull into a driveway.
“The driver of that vehicle looked in his mirror and saw a [Range] Rover overtaking him at high speeds,” Budensiek said. “He saw it coming, so he tried to edge off the side of the road, but this is a small two-lane road, and there was no shoulder … to get off the side of the road.”
Budensiek claimed the Range Rover “swerved to avoid a collision” but clipped the back end of the pressure-cleaner trailer, causing the vehicle to roll over on its side.
After the crash, the sheriff said Woods was able to crawl out of the vehicle through the passenger’s side door.
“Our DUI investigators came to the scene, and Mr. Woods did (exhibit) signs of impairment,” Budensiek said.
After officers performed several tests on him, Woods was placed under arrest and taken to the Martin County Jail, where he stayed for approximately 8 hours.
"Mr. Woods did a breathalyzer test with triple zeros, but when it came time for us to ask for a urine analysis test, he refused, so he’s been charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test,” Budensiek added.
The sheriff believes the golfer was impaired by “some type of medication or drug” rather than alcohol.
“We will never get definitive results as to what he was impaired on at the time of the crash,” the sheriff noted.
An arrest affidavit obtained by Us Weekly on Mar. 31 later revealed that Woods allegedly had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of his arrest.
Police also claimed Woods was “lethargic and slow,” and that his eyes were “bloodshot and glassy” with “extremely dilated” pupils, per the document.
Neither Woods nor the driver of the pickup truck were hurt in the crash.
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