A Chattooga County man was arrested following an early morning incident along Highway 48 near Fish Hatchery Road on March 4, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities say deputies were dispatched around 3:58 a.m. after a report of a suspicious vehicle sitting in the roadway with no one around it. When deputies arrived, they found a man later identified as Matthew Dillon Lane, 38, sitting in the driver’s seat and appearing to be unconscious.

According to the incident report, deputies detected the smell of alcohol and began investigating the situation. Officials say Lane exited the vehicle and walked toward the rear of the patrol car while deputies continued their investigation. Deputies reported that Lane repeatedly ignored instructions to return to the back of the vehicle and was warned that he could face arrest for obstruction if he did not comply.

Authorities say Lane was then placed under arrest after continuing to refuse commands. Deputies reported that he resisted while being taken into custody before officers were able to secure him in handcuffs.

Lane was charged with felony obstruction of officers, misdemeanor obstruction of officers, DUI – drugs, and additional traffic offenses. He was transported to the Chattooga County Jail following the incident.