New York Responder Killed in Vehicle Crash

A Tioga Center firefighter died early this morning while responding to a call, according to The Ithaca Journal.

Firefighter LeRoy Kemp was on his way to a cardiac call in Nichols when he was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Route 17C and was killed on impact.

He was a member of the Tioga Center Fire Department and Emergency Squad and served for more than 60 years. His son, Milt is chief of the department.

Funeral services are pending.