(WNY News Now) – On June 20, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Chautauqua County Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident with property damage in the Town of Hanover.

Investigators determined that 19-year-old Dwayne K. White of Dunkirk caused the crash while driving under the influence. White was arrested at the scene and taken to the Hanover Substation for processing.

He faces charges including Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), DWI Per Se, Aggravated DWI, and Following Too Closely. White was released pending a court appearance scheduled in Town of Hanover Court at a later date. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.