Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Alexander was killed in an on-duty motor vehicle accident on June 12, 2011. The accident occurred shortly after 11:00 A.M. on Rt. 427 in the Town of Ashland. Deputy Alexander's car crossed the road and collided head on with a vehicle operated by Albert Paganelli. Mr. Paganelli was also killed in the collision.
Deputy Alexander was 26 years old and had been with the Chemung County Sheriff's Office for five years. He studied Criminal Justice at Corning Community College and is survived by his fiance, Lindsey Holden, his parents and siblings.

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