Driver charged with multiple violations after DUI incident on Richmond Highway

RICHMOND HIGHWAY, VA -On May 30 at 7:27 p.m., a serious traffic accident occurred in the 3600 block of Richmond Highway where a truck veered from its northbound lanes into the southbound lanes and ended up in a ditch.

Deputy WE Trainor of the local sheriff’s office went to the scene of the accident. When he arrived, it was obvious that the driver was showing signs of intoxication. He admitted to drinking about eight beers before driving. To make matters even more complicated, the driver attempted to deceive authorities by using a false identity.

The driver is now facing several charges including driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), driving without a license, driving without insurance, providing false identity to authorities and reckless driving. Following these charges, he was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and bail was set at $3,000.