EmailPrintTiger Woods had his driver's license suspended five years Wednesday after striking a plea deal in his DUI case.Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test in Martin County circuit court in Florida. The golf legend initially was charged with driving under the influence after his rollover crash earlier this year.In March, Woods was traveling at high speeds on a beachside residential road on Jupiter Island, Florida, with a 30 mph speed limit when his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side. The 15-time major champion pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge and the refusal to submit to a lawful test charge four days after the crash.A sheriff's report said deputies found two pain pills in Woods' pocket and he showed signs of impairment. Woods did a Breathalyzer test, which came out negative, but refused to take a urine test.Neither Woods nor the person in the other vehicle were injured in the crash, according to officials. But his vehicle caused $5,000 in damage to the truck, according to a police report. Woods had told a deputy that he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station when he hit the truck.Woods, 50, has since traveled outside of the United States to seek treatment at an inpatient treatment facility, according to court records. He is among the most influential figures in golf, but his career has been derailed by multiple back and knee surgeries, car crashes and dependence on pain medication.Woods has been involved in four crashes over the years. He took a leave from the golf tour after the 2009 crash and again after the latest crash and has yet to return to tournament play.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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