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Tiger Woods’ hospital records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case, judge rules
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Magnolia News
In Magnolia , where traffic safety is a top concern, the Tiger Woods case serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of driving under the influence. With Montgomery County's roads becoming increasingly congested, the risk of accidents caused by impaired driving is a pressing issue for local residents. The fact that Woods was traveling at high speeds on a residential road with a 30 mph speed limit is particularly troubling, as similar scenarios can play out on Magnolia's own streets. As the case against Woods unfolds, Magnolia residents may want to pay attention to the role that prescription medication can play in impaired driving, and how law enforcement and prosecutors handle such cases. The agreement to limit the release of Woods' medical records to only those directly involved in the case may also raise questions about the balance between privacy and public safety in DUI cases, an issue that could have implications for how similar cases are handled in Montgomery County.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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