The New York State Police is investigating the death of a Utica man who may have suffered a head injury at the July 19 K-Rockathon concert in Weedsport.

Troopers are looking into the death of James M. Cieri, 20, formerly of Westmoreland, who died July 26 despite his doctors' attempts to relieve brain swelling.

Troopers have been told that Cieri was somehow at the concert but never sought medical attention and passed out hours after leaving the event, officials said.

The death has sparked some concerns over the event's safety.

Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould said Thursday that he plans to meet with local officials to address problems he says are associated with the annual concert.

"I will attempt to set up a meeting with the Brutus, Weedsport and county health officials next week," Gould said. "I want to reach out to these officials and discuss both past and future K-Rockathon events as far as security and safety concerns go."

The event is well known among local law enforcement for causing increased crime and medical calls due to drug and alcohol consumption, troopers said.

Lori DeBois, the deputy administrator of the Cayuga County 911 Center, said the county saw a 20 percent increase in emergency calls the night of the event, and responded to 300 countywide.