(WNY News Now) – A 44-year-old North Carolina man was arrested on driving while intoxicated and other charges after a vehicle reportedly left Route 380 and struck a tree in the Town of Gerry on Oct. 19, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to Route 380 at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, for a reported motor vehicle accident involving injuries.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree. Deputies identified the driver as Richard C. Koch, 44, of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Deputies, with assistance from Town of Gerry volunteer firefighters, removed Koch from the vehicle. Fire personnel then transported him to UPMC for medical treatment.

Following an investigation, Koch was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, moving from a lane unsafely, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

Koch was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in Town of Gerry Court at a later date.

The charges are allegations, and the case is scheduled to proceed through the court system.