Sheriff Identifies Person Killed on Sears Road Monday Night

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the person who was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Sears Road on Monday, July 7th. The Sheriff’s Office says 41 year old Jessica Peer died of her injuries at the scene of the crash.

Just before 11pm on Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash with injuries on Sears Road. Cortlandville Fire and TLC Ambulance also responded to the scene of the crash. Sears Road was closed for several hours after the crash.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Peer was traveling on Sears Road when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. The crash remains under investigation. The Sheriff’s Office is still asking anyone who may have information related to the incident to contact Investigator Sergeant Brendan L’Hommedieu at (607) 758-5540.

Also assisting at the scene of the crash was National Grid, the Cortland County Coroner’s Office, and Kaylee’s Towing.