Mattice is First Female Member of
NYS Police to Die in the Line of Duty

A New York Stae Trooper died Wednesday when her cruiser hit a tractor trailer in Otsego County.

Police say 31-year-old Trooper Jill Mattice was pronounced dead at the scene.

New York Governor David Paterson released the following statement:

"It was with great sadness that I learned today of the death of Trooper Jill E. Mattice, a nearly seven-year veteran of the New York State Police who was killed this afternoon in a vehicular accident in Otsego County.

"Trooper Mattice was assigned to the State Police Duty Station in Oneonta and served as a School Resource Officer at Unadilla Valley High School and Franklin Central Schools. Her community was enhanced by her service; her State is humbled by her sacrifice.

"Trooper Mattice is the first female member of the New York State Police to be killed in the line of duty. On behalf of all New Yorkers, it is with profound gratitude for her service that I offer my deepest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues."

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