Woodbridge woman charged after dui crash kills 2 in head-on collision on cardinal drive

Woodbridge Woman Charged After DUI Crash Kills 2 in Head-On Collision on Cardinal Drive

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April 22, 2026

Woodbridge, VA – A 27-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges after investigators say she drove under the influence and caused a head-on crash that killed two people in Woodbridge, with her arrest announced Tuesday.

Prince William County Police said Jasmine Ariah Thomas, of Woodbridge, was taken into custody April 21 following a weeks-long investigation into the March 8 crash at Cardinal Drive and Whips Run Drive.

Investigators cite speed, impairment

Crash investigators determined Thomas was driving a 2015 Hyundai Genesis above the speed limit and under the influence when she crossed the median into oncoming traffic, according to Prince William County Police.

Her vehicle struck a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe head-on, killing both occupants.

Police identified the victims as Amanda Chaloupka, 40, and Patrick Michael Chaloupka, 42, both of Woodbridge.

Multi-vehicle crash scene

The force of the collision pushed the Santa Fe into a third vehicle, a 2025 GMC Hummer driven by a 23-year-old Woodbridge man, who was not injured.

Debris from the crash also struck an unoccupied 2024 Honda Accord parked in a nearby driveway.

Thomas was initially taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries following the crash.


Key Points
• 2 people killed in March 8 head-on crash in Woodbridge
• Driver Jasmine Thomas arrested April 21 on manslaughter charges
• Police say she was speeding and under the influence

Charges filed after investigation

Following the investigation, authorities obtained warrants charging Thomas with:

  • Two counts of aggravated involuntary manslaughter
  • One count of operating an uninsured vehicle
  • One count of expired registration

She is currently being held without bond. A court date has not yet been announced.

Timeline of the crash

Police were first called to the scene around 6:45 p.m. on March 8, where they found a multi-vehicle crash involving three moving vehicles and one parked car.

Investigators later confirmed Thomas had been traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lanes prior to the collision.

Ongoing investigation

Prince William County Police continue to ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information to contact investigators.

The case remains active as it moves through the court process, with Thomas presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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