Woods’ Florida case moved into the evidence-gathering phase as prosecutors said they planned to seek prescription drug records from Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, court-docket filings show. The request follows Woods’ crash in Florida and his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, which prosecutors described in filings related to the case.
Florida prosecutors said Tuesday they planned to issue the subpoena for records on file at Lewis Pharmacy covering the period from the start of the year through the end of last month. The filing says prosecutors in Martin County want information that includes the times prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any accompanying instructions, such as warnings about driving while taking the medications.
The filings also state that any objections to the subpoena must be filed with the State Attorney’s Office within 10 days. Lewis Pharmacy and Woods’ attorney, Doug Duncan, did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment, according to the reporting.
In Woods’ underlying DUI case, Woods pleaded not guilty last week. Prosecutors and law enforcement described that deputies found two pain pills in Woods’ pocket and that Woods showed signs of impairment after his SUV clipped a trailer and rolled over on its side.
Authorities said Woods was traveling at high speeds on a beachside, residential road on Jupiter Island with a 30 mph speed limit when the accident occurred. An incident report described $5,000 in damage to a truck involved in the crash, and authorities said Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no signs of alcohol but refused a urine test.
Woods said last week that he was stepping away to seek treatment. This is the second time he has taken a leave after a car crash: he previously took a leave after an SUV collision near Orlando in 2009 that lasted four months before he returned at the Masters.
Prosecutors’ attempt to obtain pharmacy records adds another potential document track to the case while it continues through the criminal process in Florida, including deadlines set for any response to the subpoena request.