Woods asleep at the wheel when arrested

A sluggish Tiger Woods was asleep at the wheel of his black MercedesBenz and, when awakened by police early Monday morning, had no idea where he was, according to court documents concerning his DUI arrest in Jupiter, Fla.

Police discovered Woods buckled into his 2015 car, which was running with the brake lights and right turn signal flashing.

After they awakened him, he had difficulty keeping his eyes open, his speech was slurred and he was unable to stand on his own, according to documents obtained by the Palm Beach Post. Asked if he understood directions to recite the alphabet backward, he said, “Yes, recite entire national anthem backward.”

Woods, in a statement released Monday night, blamed the incident on “an unexpected reaction to prescription medications.”

The 41-year-old, who had a fourth back surgery in April, was described by police as co-operative. A breathalyzer test registered .000 blood alcohol and toxicology results, as well as those from a urine test, were not yet available.

An officer listed the medications Woods said he was taking as “soloxex,” “vicodin,” “torix” and “viox.” He added he had not taken the last of these this year.

Torix and Vioxx are anti-inflammatory medications, Vicodin a painkiller.

“I didn’t realize the mix of medications had affected me so strongly,” Woods said. “I understand the severity of what I did and I take full responsibility for my actions.”

Woods was charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and cited for improper stopping, standing or parking in an illegal place, according to Palm Beach County court records.

“I would like to apologize with all my heart to my family, friends and the fans,” Woods said. “I will do everything in my power to ensure this never happens again.”