I-55, Trooper Clay Carns

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 and killed while picking up debris along interstate ahead of Christmas
Police and a community in Illinois are mourning the loss of a state trooper and father of two who died the day before Christmas Eve.
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.
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 Police Say a Trooper Is Dead After a Roadside Crash Outside Chicago
A 35-year old Illinois State Police trooper has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 55, the latest of more than two dozen roadside crashes involving state police this year, authorities announced 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, 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.
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.
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GoFundMe raises over $141,000 for family of Illinois State Trooper killed in Will County crash
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $141,000 for the family of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and ...
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Move Over: Tow truck driver shares experience getting hit in wake of trooper death
As 2024 comes to a close, the number of emergency responders being injured by reckless drivers on the state's highways ...
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ISP: Trooper dies after being hit by a pickup truck on I-55
Troopers are mourning the loss of one of their own this holiday season after a fatal vehicle crash on Monday. Around 9:42 p.m ...
UPDATED: Driver charged with Scott’s Law violation in connection with trooper’s death
An Illinois State Police trooper was killed on Interstate 55 after being hit by a car, the agency said early Tuesday. The ...
Fallen Trooper's 'Joy Was In His Little Family': GoFundMe
Clay Carns, 35, died after being struck by a truck while clearing debris on I-55. A fellow trooper has started a fundraiser ...