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Deputies were called late in the afternoon on Friday to the 600 block of Rock Hill Church Road, when Nokesville native Frances Thompson, 54, lost control and came to a half after striking a tree.
Investigators say that it was determined that the Thompson was making a turn from Mountain View Road when her vehicle hit a stop sign, rode on an embankment before slamming head on into a tree.
Thompson only suffered minor injuries, officials noted, and deputies found an open Smirnoff bottle, as well as, a drinking cup that appeared to be filed with an alcoholic beverage inside the car.
She was unable to provide details about what led to the crash, or where she was following the incident, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office stated.
Thompson was charged with driving under the influence and held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail until she sobered up.
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