LIVERPOOL, N.Y. -- An Indiana man is accused of pointing a gun at another driver on the New York State Thruway Friday during a road rage incident, according to New York State Police.

Chad A. Rickard, of Fort Wayne, was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, and second-degree menacing, a misdemeanor, state police said.

Rickard was observed by Thruway troopers and stopped at Exit 38 in Liverpool. He was taken into custody without incident, state police said.

Rickard was transported to the Onondaga County Justice Center for arraignment.