Tory Irgang, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation executive director; Sydney Maggio, JHS Class of 2024; Jeffrey Hughan; Sara Rafaloski; Ella Storms, JHS Class of 2024; and Shane Hawkins, Infinity executive director announce the creation of Infinity’s Lexy Hughan Memorial Fund

A fund in memory of the teenager who died following a hit-and-run accident on December 31 has been established at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.

Infinity Performing and Visual Art’s Lexy Hughan Memorial Fund will be administered by CRCF and will distribute grants annually to the arts organization. This is the first fund at the Foundation that is set up to directly benefit Infinity.

According to Infinity’s Executive Director Shane Hawkins, the fund will support classes and additional programming, with input from Hughan’s parents, as to what would have been important to Hughan.

Lexy Hughan began taking piano and dance lessons at Infinity at the age of 3. Over the years, she expanded her artistic journey with a variety of instruments, dance classes and art.

Lexy was only 15 years old when she died.

Proceeds from Infinity’s fundraising event, featuring autographed sports memorabilia, has led to the creation of an agency endowment fund to enrich the lives of future Infinity students.

Contributions to the fund were also raised by Hughan’s classmates at JHS through a flower sale at the high school. Class representatives also reached out to all the Jamestown Public School buildings to take up a collection in Hughan’s memory. In total, they raised $2,000 to be added to the fund.

Donations to Infinity’s Lexy Hughan Memorial Fund can be made through the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation by mailing a check to 418 Spring Street, Jamestown or online with a credit card at crcfonline.org.

Infinity Development Director Ashley Ordines and Infinity Office Coordinator Laura Becker with Jackson and Moulds jerseys after donation drop offs at the Infinity Center

Four Buffalo Bills jerseys are being raffled off to benefit a memorial fund for Alexis Hughan at Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center.

Lexy was a long time Infinity student who died on New Year’s Eve in a hit and run accident.

The new memorial fund will be used to provide new group classes at the Infinity Center.

The lineup of Buffalo Bills jerseys now available for Infinity’s Lexy Hughan Memorial Fund raffle include; Josh Allen, Zack Moss, Eric Moulds, and Fred Jackson. Each jersey is autographed.

Raffle tickets are $20 each and are available through January 26 at Ballgame Heroes, Sneakers Bar, the Infinity Center in Jamestown, NY or online at infinityperformingarts.org/shop.

The winners will be drawn at Sneaker’s Bar on January 27, which would have been Alexis’s 16th birthday. Winners do not need to be present to win.

For more information about Lexy’s Memorial Fund, visit infinityperformingarts.org.

Randall Rolison

The truck driver charged in the vehicle-pedestrian accident that killed 15-year old Alexis Hughan is in jail on more charges.

Jamestown Police report 58-year old Randall Rolison was sent to the County Jail without bail after an investigation found new information led to the upgraded charge of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a death, which is a felony.

A preliminary hearing was held in Jamestown City Court Wednesday with Judge John LaMancuso ruling there was reasonable cause to believe a crime was committed. The case goes to a Grand Jury now.

Police say the investigation is continuing and additional charges are possible pending the results of toxicology submitted to the State Police Crime Lab in Albany.

A memorial service will be held for Lexy Hughan this Saturday, January 8, at First Covenant Church. Friends will be received beginning at 11 a.m. with the service starting at 1:00 p.m.

A celebration of Lexi’s life will follow at The Spire Theater’s Odyssey Hall.

Randall Rolison

A Jamestown man has been charged in the car-pedestrian accident that killed a 15-year old Jamestown girl.

Jamestown Police report 58-year old Randall Rolison was charged with driving while impaired by drugs and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.

A tractor-trailer driven by Rolison struck 15-year old Alexis “Lexi” Hughan as she was crossing West Sixth Street by Washington Street Friday afternoon.

Rolison left the scene and was stopped on Fairmount Avenue by Lakewood-Busti Police after a police bulletin was released. Hughan died at the scene.

Police said Rollison was released on an appearance ticket per bail reform.

Alexis “Lexi” Hughan

The community is mourning the loss of Alexis “Lexi” Hughan, who was killed in an accident on Friday.

Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker released a statement saying, “Jamestown Public Schools is in mourning over the tragic loss of a young lady who led such a beautiful life. Though this will be a challenging time for many, we urge everyone to remember the positive impact Lexi had on the world through her creative and musical endeavors. The school district remains ready to support the family during this incredibly difficult time.”

Jamestown High School Principal Dana Williams said counselors, psychologist, and other community professionals will be on hand today at the school to help everyone. She said the school will, “hold a moment of silence to allow for the entire JHS family to reflect on Lexi’s life.”

A GoFundMe has been started for Alexis’ family. You can find the link here.