VILLENOVA — Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a death after a motor vehicle accident late Saturday.

At around 11:36 p.m., the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and South Dayton Fire Department responded to Dye Road. An investigation found that a utility terrain vehicle had exited the road and struck a tree. The operator of the vehicle and sole occupant died as a result of the accident.

Officials said more information will be released at a later time.