Fundraiser begins for state trooper struck, killed on I-55, who put 'family first'
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of the Illinois State Police trooper fatally struck by a car while on the job on Monday. Clay M. Carns, 35, was described by loved ones as a “total team player” who considered being a father his top priority.
Ill. State Trooper Fatally Struck while Clearing Roadside Debris
A driver faces multiple charges after he allegedly struck and killed Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who was outside his cruiser and removing debris from the lane
Illinois State Police trooper killed by car on I-55 before Christmas
"Any time we lose a trooper hurts, but today is Christmas Eve here on December 24, so it kind of hurts in a particular way," ISP Dir. Brendan Kelly said.
State trooper struck, killed while removing debris on I-55 near Channahon
Trooper Clay M. Carns was removing debris from a southbound lane of I-55 near Blodgett Road in Will County when he was struck by a vehicle, Illinois state police said. The driver has been charged.
Illinois State Police trooper hit, killed by car on I-55 in Will County
An Illinois State Trooper was killed Monday night in Will County when he was struck by a car while removing debris from an expressway.
Illinois State Police say trooper killed in roadside crash
"This is a sad day for the Illinois State Police as we mourn the death of Trooper Clay M. Carns, who was killed while serving the people of Illinois and working to keep our roadways safe,” Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said in a statement.
Illinois state trooper struck, killed while removing debris on I-55
The 35-year-old state trooper was removing debris from a lane on I-55 outside of Joliet when he was struck by a passing vehicle, according to ISP.
State Trooper Fatally Struck by Car While Removing Debris on Interstate
The death this week marked the latest in over two dozen roadside crashes involving state police this year, officials said Tuesday.
Wilmington man charged in death of ISP trooper who was struck while cleaning debris off I-55 Monday
A Wilmington man was charged Tuesday for fatally striking an Illinois State Police trooper with his vehicle as the trooper cleaned up debris on I-55 in Will County Monday night. John Fleet, a 69, was charged in the death of Trooper Clay Carns,
Illinois state trooper mourned after being struck, killed by car on I-55
Trooper Clay Carns served 11 years with ISP and was a husband and a father to two young kids. Jermont Terry reports.
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GoFundMe raises over $141,000 for family of Illinois State Trooper killed in Will County crash
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