Rixeyville woman recovers after hitting a tree

A 21-year-old Rixeyville woman received minor injuries after her vehicle struck a tree on Monumental Mills Road late Tuesday evening.

Nicole Betson was traveling westbound in a 2006 Suzuki Forester near the River Hill Lane intersection around 11:30 p.m. when her vehicle left the road.

According to Sgt. Jim Fox of the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office, Betson was transported to Fauquier Hospital for her injuries.

Deputy Rocco Wahl responded to the crash and no charges were filed. Fox said alcohol was not a factor.

According to a witness, Betson said she swerved to avoid a deer.