Trooper Jill E. Mattice

Jill E. Mattice

Trooper Jill Mattice was killed when her patrol car collided with a tractor-trailer on Route 23 in the town of Morris, Otsego County, at 2:50 pm. She had just left the school where she was assigned as a school resource officer when the crash occurred.

Trooper Mattice had served with the New York State Police for six and a half years. She is survived by her husband, parents, and brother.

Trooper Mattice was the first female New York State Trooper to die in the line of duty.