Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest

Golf superstar Tiger Woods is set to change his plea in court nearly five months after he was arrested on a driving under the influence charge following a rollover vehicle crash in Florida. Court documents indicate that the change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday morning in Martin County, Florida.

The 50-year-old athlete was arrested after his vehicle clipped a truck and rolled over in March. Although no one sustained injuries in the accident, Woods had to crawl out through the passenger door to escape the wreckage. He initially pleaded not guilty the same month to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and refusing to submit to testing.

Police subsequently released body camera footage capturing the aftermath of the crash, which showed a calm Woods kneeling on one knee and explaining to law enforcement officers that he had looked down at his phone right before the accident occurred.

Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek stated at the time that Woods passed a breathalyser test but declined to take a urinalysis screening for other substances. While Woods maintained he had not consumed alcohol that day, he admitted to taking prescription medication that morning. Authorities later discovered two white pills in his pocket, which were identified as the opioid painkiller hydrocodone.

"I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health."