OBSERVER Photo by Dan Kohler A vehicle driven by Catherine Bonilla crashed into a tree on Darby Switch Road in the town of Pomfret on Wednesday.

Catherine J. Bonilla, 28, of Jamestown, was charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of marijuana on Wednesday after a car versus tree accident that left a passenger with minor pain.

At approximately 5 p.m., Bonilla turned from Spoden Road onto Darby Switch Road in the town of Pomfret before losing control and crashing into a tree. Upon arrival at the scene, investigators also found Bonilla to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana. After a blood sample was taken, it was determined that Bonilla was driving under the influence, and was subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of marijuana. A unnamed 29-year-old female passenger complained of minor knee pain.

Bonilla will answer to the charges on June 27 in Pomfret Town Court.

Assistance at the scene was provided by Fredonia Fire Department and New York State Police.